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FG08 BFP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,923 mi
Last recorded193,923 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BFP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 193,923 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 180,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 171,017 miles

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2022 166,695 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 166,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 162,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (DOT=2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 162,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (DOT=2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 157,183 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking Underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,401 miles

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

Under tray damp possible diesel residue (no visible leaks)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 149,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has slight play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Under tray damp possible diesel residue (no visible leaks)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 139,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,739 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,174 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,063 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 104,119 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,119 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,102 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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FG08 BFP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG08 BFP, 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 FG08 BFP registered?

FG08 BFP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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