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BL57 NZY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,671 mi
Last recorded105,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NZY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,671 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2023 105,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leak all fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective on rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate discolour

n/s front bottom ball joint dust cover cracking splitting

o/s/f front bottom ball joint dust cover cracking splitting

o/s/f shock absorber has misting of oil and knocking noise coming from shock absorber or top mount

o/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking splitting

o/s/r secondary sidelight inop

vehicle underside and components dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,495 miles

leaking damp on casing all down but dry around top and shaft possible shock oil leak

n/s and o/s front track rod end dust covers cracking deteriorating

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

o/s/r secondary sidelight inop

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 100,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,024 miles

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 92,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,775 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,376 miles

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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,635 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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BL57 NZY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL57 NZY, 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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BL57 NZY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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