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FG08 BPU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,574 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 118,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,867 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,215 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,014 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,910 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs wearing and very rusty

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 BPU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

FG08 BPU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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