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BN08 YKD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,686 mi
Last recorded124,686 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 124,686 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 115,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,011 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))

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

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,565 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 106,565 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,764 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,762 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,990 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f shockers misting leak slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front seat belt .slow to wind back

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 87,990 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror flasher inop . led type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f shockers misting leak slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front seat belt .slow to wind back

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 82,203 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,691 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,493 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 54,935 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 54,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn very low will need replacing soon

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,723 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,690 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 YKD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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