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FY58 BNZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,113 mi
Last recorded128,113 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 BNZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 128,113 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 128,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,090 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 125,089 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail rear subframe badly rusted and very weak (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,927 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 121,927 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,791 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing, nearside rear worst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 118,791 miles

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

Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing, nearside rear worst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2021 113,981 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,706 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens becoming blured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 99,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,829 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 80,553 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,737 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,808 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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FY58 BNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY58 BNZ, 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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FY58 BNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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