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FG08 BFX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,859 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 125,859 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2024 118,644 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 110,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,378 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 103,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,431 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 89,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,029 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,047 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to the minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to the minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to the minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to the minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,097 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,457 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and is cracked/perished

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and is cracked/perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,283 miles

all the tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,356 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 BFX 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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 BFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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