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BN08 VCV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,190 mi
Last recorded143,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VCV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 143,190 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 143,168 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Foglamp damaged/not working.

Pass 11 May 2023 138,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 138,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 133,525 miles

Front tyres minor perishing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

clutch very worn

one rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 127,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,629 miles

Clutch fluid on min

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 10 Oct 2018 116,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Clutch fluid on min

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,941 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 109,941 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,809 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 54,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,645 miles

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

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 VCV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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