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NM08 BNJ

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,974 mi
Last recorded166,974 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 166,974 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened soft near axle buhs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays not secure

Fail 3 Oct 2022 154,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays loose

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,889 miles

underside covers loose

Fail 7 Dec 2021 148,889 miles

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

underside covers loose

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 129,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 120,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,642 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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NM08 BNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NM08 BNJ, 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 NM08 BNJ registered?

NM08 BNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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