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OE08 BFL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,443 mi
Last recorded62,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,827 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 60,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers badly corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 58,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers badly corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,488 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,103 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 48,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split. pipe repaired (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,896 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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OE08 BFL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE08 BFL, 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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OE08 BFL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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