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BN08 VGT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,823 mi
Last recorded122,823 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 122,823 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 112,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,533 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,135 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,696 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,649 miles

Both side front tyres have surface cracks on inside edge but not down to coreds

Both side front tyres worn on outside edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both side front tyres have surface cracks on inside edge but not down to coreds

Both side front tyres worn on outside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,667 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 VGT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BN08 VGT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is BN08 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VGT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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