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LV08 BGY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,243 mi
Last recorded120,243 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 BGY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 109,201 miles

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 102,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 102,874 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,371 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 87,371 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,202 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,924 miles

rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,956 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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LV08 BGY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LV08 BGY, 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 LV08 BGY registered?

LV08 BGY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is LV08 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 BGY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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