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BN08 YKS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,456 mi
Last recorded142,456 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YKS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2024 124,658 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 108,242 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 108,155 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,680 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 103,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,297 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,700 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,835 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,284 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,151 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes 24% imbalanced

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 29,073 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 YKS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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