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FV08 BLF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,279 mi
Last recorded131,279 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 131,279 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 131,279 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked outside wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake level has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,878 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,244 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 78,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,034 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,033 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R brake disc scored

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,575 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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FV08 BLF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV08 BLF, 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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FV08 BLF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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