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BN08 HZB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,137 mi
Last recorded137,137 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 137,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 130,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 130,279 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear leveller linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 126,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 126,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,147 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,208 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 114,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,994 miles

Fuel flap release inoperative but cap still accessible via manual release.

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle: Both sides main mounting bushes perished and bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 110,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Undertray (hanging low and insecure) (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel flap release inoperative but cap still accessible via manual release.

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle: Both sides main mounting bushes perished and bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray insecure but unlikely to detach

Fail 10 Aug 2018 106,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray insecure but unlikely to detach

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,303 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f side light come on when tapped

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,660 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres slightly deformed.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 64,845 miles

Battery slightly loose.

Front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,010 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under carriage cover fitted

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 HZB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

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

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