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BN08 YLF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 148,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front cat heat shield corroded

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Front plastic inner wing guard insecure

Nearside Rear corrosion to brake backplate

Offside Front security to brake backplate

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing shield corroded away

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

plastic sill covers fitted to n/s o/s

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2026 148,486 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front radiator support mount corroded

Nearside Front inner plastic wing guard insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front security to brake backplate

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing shield corroded away

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cat heat shield corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

plastic sill covers fitted to n/s o/s

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 144,021 miles

Central Front CAT heatshield corroded

Central Front down pipe clamp has a fixing bolt/spring corroded away

Central general srface corrosion to floorpan and components

Front Radiator support/X-member corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backing shield corroded away

Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,459 miles

Front corrosion to radiator support crossmember

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear corrosion to brake disc back plate

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to cat heat shield

plastic covers fitted to n/s o/s sills

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,255 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 125,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,442 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 43,244 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyre has damage to the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,486 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YLF 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLF, 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 YLF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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