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FE08 BBZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,430 mi
Last recorded190,430 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 190,430 miles

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2024 184,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

underside fully wet at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2023 170,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 170,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 170,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,840 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 142,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,627 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 139,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 127,113 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,126 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 111,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,655 miles

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

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

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

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 BBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BBZ, 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 FE08 BBZ registered?

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

Is FE08 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 BBZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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