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BN08 YLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,820 mi
Last recorded169,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 169,820 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 165,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and inner pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 165,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and inner pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 157,038 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 157,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,154 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front washer output poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 148,154 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front washer output poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread going out of shape causing abnormal wear 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Screenwash operation poor

Fail 1 Feb 2022 140,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread going out of shape causing abnormal wear 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Screenwash operation poor

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,192 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 131,168 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 131,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (3.5.1i)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,102 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,259 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil level slightly low

Under trays limit inspection

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,259 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil level slightly low

Under trays limit inspection

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 74,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear discs rusty on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,648 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

wipers poor

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YLJ, 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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What year was BN08 YLJ registered?

BN08 YLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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