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FE08 BBN

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,165 mi
Last recorded166,165 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BBN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 166,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,975 miles

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

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

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2023 154,975 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 139,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 139,099 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 109,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 77,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,710 miles

Both rear tyres feathered/lumpy on inner edge of tread!

Nearside front brake discs slightly corroded!

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,174 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,976 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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FE08 BBN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE08 BBN, 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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FE08 BBN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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