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BU08 VGR

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VGR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,675 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 125,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,202 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 108,202 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,760 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 99,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,765 miles

offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,993 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn to 2mm

Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 31,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,996 miles

both wipers splitting

Fail 16 Dec 2011 13,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both wipers splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,745 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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BU08 VGR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU08 VGR, 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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BU08 VGR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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