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BN08 VDC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,005 mi
Last recorded182,005 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 182,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective light unit lens deterioted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective light unit lens deterioted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail axle excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 179,070 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

age related corrosion to under body

Pass 10 Nov 2021 173,841 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 173,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 167,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 159,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,635 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as small cut in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2018 155,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre as small cut in tread

Pass 10 May 2017 150,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside front strut has slight misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 140,744 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged to cords

Fail 6 May 2016 140,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre damaged to cords

Fail 22 Apr 2015 122,173 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,896 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 56,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VDC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

BN08 VDC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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