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BN58 EMJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,993 mi
Last recorded135,993 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,993 miles

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

heat shield inscure

Fail 20 Sep 2021 135,993 miles

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

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

heat shield inscure

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,823 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in central swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,510 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 111,506 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,338 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 89,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,724 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

brake discs all round corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,916 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,001 miles

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

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

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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BN58 EMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN58 EMJ, 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 BN58 EMJ registered?

BN58 EMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is BN58 EMJ safe to buy?

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