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BN08 FTE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,402 mi
Last recorded113,402 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FTE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,402 miles

Front windscreen stonechip.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 113,402 miles

Front windscreen stonechip.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside components half covered in under seal

Fail 26 Feb 2024 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside components half covered in under seal

Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,725 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 101,609 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/subframe corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,744 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,717 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 91,717 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,218 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 89,167 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,013 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,300 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside, possibly bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,645 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,656 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,249 miles

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

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 FTE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

BN08 FTE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BN08 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FTE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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