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BN08 DPV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,721 mi
Last recorded130,721 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 DPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,721 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,645 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,073 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 117,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2mm and has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,294 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2019 105,290 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 63,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 54,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN08 DPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN08 DPV, 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 BN08 DPV registered?

BN08 DPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BN08 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 DPV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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