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Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front bumper and grill slightly damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.71mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Grill broken, no sharp edges
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken, no sharp edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear bars, slight damage inner and outer sidewalls. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken, no sharp edges
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage outer sidewall, worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Grill broken, no sharp edges
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken, no sharp edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear bars, slight damage inner and outer sidewalls. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken, no sharp edges
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage outer sidewall, worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front fog light lens damaged
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front fog light lens damaged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front fog lamp lenses (both) broken, no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside wing mirror (non obligatory) glass damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front fog lamp lenses (both) broken, no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside wing mirror (non obligatory) glass damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside door mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside door mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Offside Front fog light broke and not working
exhaust has hanger corroded away
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Front fog light broke and not working
exhaust has hanger corroded away
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear disc shows signs that it has been binding
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BN08 NVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 NVC, 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 NVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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