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M888 BYN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 BYN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,743 miles

Upper Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 94,743 miles

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

Upper Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,606 miles

Upper Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,260 miles

Upper Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,542 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,105 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,701 miles

front under tray is damage / part missing

nearside front tyre has a deep cut

rear exhaust clamp is missing

Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front under tray is damage / part missing

near rear twin brake light is not working

nearside front tyre has a deep cut

rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front under tray is loose

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,671 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner & outer edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 41,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner & outer edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it /cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it /cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2014 29,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,219 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre/ worn inner & outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2012 21,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cuts in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre/ worn inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,720 miles

neaar side front & off side rear tyres have deep cuts

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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M888 BYN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol 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 M888 BYN, 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 M888 BYN registered?

M888 BYN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M888 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 BYN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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