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EF08 BMY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,508 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 106,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,180 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,276 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,276 miles

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

front brakes worn low.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,415 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 66,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,554 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,903 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BMY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 BMY registered?

EF08 BMY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is EF08 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 BMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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