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BN08 FEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,458 mi
Last recorded32,458 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,458 miles

Low fuel level.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 32,458 miles

Low fuel level.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Traffic film. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 31,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 31,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,838 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full under body inspection not possible because of under trays

Pass 7 Jul 2018 27,738 miles

full under body inspection not possible because of under trays

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 27,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,643 miles

light cracks both rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2013 17,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 15,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,564 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BN08 FEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 FEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN08 FEJ registered?

BN08 FEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is BN08 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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