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BN08 VDA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VDA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 104,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,918 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,261 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 57,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,551 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 VDA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

BN08 VDA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BN08 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VDA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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