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BN08 YLB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,512 mi
Last recorded204,512 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 204,512 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 195,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 194,940 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven Offside much slower than nearside (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All brakes noisy on application

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured/overheated (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,639 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside door panel damaged

child seat fitted to an adult seat belt

Fail 9 Mar 2016 159,639 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside door panel damaged

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted to an adult seat belt

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 141,324 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewalls

sill kit fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2014 120,794 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewalls

sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing mirror class cracked

offside rear outer brake light not working

rear pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre perished ,cuts in tread and cuts in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn edge, perished and cuts in tread

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,925 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall (not deep)

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 YLB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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