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FE08 BDU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BDU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 69,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 69,180 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 63,619 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 63,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,186 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 56,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,299 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,076 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,076 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 38,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 35,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,145 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,650 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 BDU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

FE08 BDU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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