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BN08 FTK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,805 mi
Last recorded156,805 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 156,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 156,785 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,670 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 147,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 135,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 135,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 123,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps have poor beam image

Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps have poor beam image

Fail 5 Jun 2021 114,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps have poor beam image

Pass 13 Jun 2020 104,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 104,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,273 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,529 miles

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,261 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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 30 Jun 2014 65,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,740 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 FTK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

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

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