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BU08 YUB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,585 mi
Last recorded139,585 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 139,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,282 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside very rusty at rear

Fail 11 Oct 2022 132,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside very rusty at rear

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 117,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,732 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank. ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,732 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank. ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,136 miles

Front number plate is peeling.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,734 miles

Front number plate is delaminating.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,733 miles

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

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

Front number plate is delaminating.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,361 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BU08 YUB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU08 YUB, 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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BU08 YUB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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