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EK08 BZF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 BZF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 126,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top Mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top Mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 124,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 121,837 miles

All Suspension Components Rusty

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Adrift.

Fail 7 Dec 2023 121,835 miles

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

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

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

All Suspension Components Rusty

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Adrift.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,562 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 107,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 100,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 100,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 92,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 85,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 72,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,351 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,592 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,331 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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EK08 BZF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK08 BZF, 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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EK08 BZF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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