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BN08 HZP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,524 mi
Last recorded184,524 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 184,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack may soon need attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 184,337 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack may soon need attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 162,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 162,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,100 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,824 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 149,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 144,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 144,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front 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 n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,030 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 139,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,493 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front link-bar ball joints

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 105,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 90,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2017 90,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,605 miles

undertrays fitted impairing inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2016 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread 225/40/18 (92y) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread 225/40/18 (92y) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted impairing inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,970 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2014 38,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,906 miles

Nail in offside front 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 HZP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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