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BN08 FTY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,381 mi
Last recorded143,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FTY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 143,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 135,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 130,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,186 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 55,477 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,658 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,658 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,910 miles

front and centre undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,827 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

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 FTY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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