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FG08 BFV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 142,616 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp loose in bumper

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Fail 12 Feb 2026 142,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp loose in bumper

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 136,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch outer trim loose and fog lamp loose in bumper

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 129,467 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in rack joints ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and scrubbed smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and scrubbed smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp oil patch on engine undertray suggesting engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on floor pan/sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front door handle trim missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,304 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on rear of both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front valance loose

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,208 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

n/s door mirror repeater faded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads linings worn thin

n/s door mirror repeater faded

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,880 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged, not affecting operation

rear shock absorbers bodies corroded

under trays fitted

wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,287 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on centre tread

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,563 miles

slight damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre no cords showing

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 BFV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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