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N27 BRA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 BRA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 142,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,556 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 134,382 miles

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle corroded+holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,837 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 126,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,267 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks casings corroded not damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 120,267 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks casings corroded not damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,067 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 117,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,624 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,624 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,637 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly & perishing. 205/55/16

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

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

Offside Rear flexi hose corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 May 2018 105,637 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly & perishing. 205/55/16

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

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

Offside Rear flexi hose corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 May 2017 94,797 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 84,099 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 63,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,864 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,580 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,580 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,797 miles

Nearside 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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N27 BRA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N27 BRA, 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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N27 BRA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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