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BN08 YLK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,476 mi
Last recorded141,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,667 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 131,372 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front door handle damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 120,980 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2019 120,971 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Jan 2018 108,509 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In the wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,645 miles

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

engine cover & under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay & underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 80,795 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 31 Dec 2015 80,795 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,290 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,601 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 YLK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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