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BN08 ESU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,430 mi
Last recorded167,430 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ESU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 167,430 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle beams (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

front shockers corroded

front suspension corroded

rear shockers corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 166,076 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 166,076 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 165,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 163,156 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 163,156 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 152,186 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,962 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,507 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,438 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 62,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,398 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,536 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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BN08 ESU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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