2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · YR08 BBN
2008 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 133,247 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 BBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 133,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 BBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (YR08 BBN) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YR08 BBN Mileage History
- 08/08/2023114,096 mi
- 07/08/2024122,494 mi+8,398 mi
- 22/09/2025128,943 mi+6,449 mi
- 07/10/2026133,247 mi+4,304 mi
- 07/10/2026133,247 mi
Average of roughly 6,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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