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EF08 BBK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,167 mi
Last recorded84,167 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BBK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 84,167 miles

wheel arch trim insecure or missing

Fail 3 Feb 2026 84,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

wheel arch trim insecure or missing

Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,043 miles

Nearside both wheel arch trims missing

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,866 miles

knock in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,346 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 73,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,947 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,786 miles

wiper blades poor deteriated almost to excess.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 31,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

pre checks all 4 tyres very soft on pressure,inflated

pre checks no oil on dipstick 1 litre added

wiper blades poor deteriated almost to excess.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,935 miles

Nearside front tyre has chunks out of side wall not down to cords or ply .

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,871 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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EF08 BBK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF08 BBK, 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 EF08 BBK registered?

EF08 BBK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is EF08 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 BBK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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