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BN08 FFA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,802 mi
Last recorded40,802 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

exhaust brackets broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust brackets broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer box (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 32,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,670 miles

The wrong size of tyres and speed ratings are fitted to the front of this vehicle. Correct size is 225 40 18 88Y.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre size on front of vehicle is 225 45 18 and on the rear it is 225 40 18

Fail 3 Mar 2011 14,695 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Number plate lettering font is slightly different from the standard font

Tyre size on front of vehicle is 225 45 18 and on the rear it is 225 40 18

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 FFA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FFA, 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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BN08 FFA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 FFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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