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BN08 YLA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YLA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 142,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image just passable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Obvious leak but not in excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image just passable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Obvious leak but not in excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,085 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 116,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 101,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,366 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 78,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,075 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,085 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 56,085 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air filter piping worn from tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

air filter piping worn from tyre

battery terminal loose

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,697 miles

both front tyres worn on edges,lightly perished and on 3mm

brake fluid level low (not below min)

slight perishing to both rear tyres

slight smearing from front wiper blades

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 YLA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YLA, 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 YLA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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