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EF08 BKZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 150,397 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 143,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,713 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 127,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,457 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks in the treads

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks in the treads

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,519 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,405 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 BKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EF08 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

EF08 BKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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