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BJ08 AOO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,821 mi
Last recorded190,821 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AOO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 190,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 190,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 186,299 miles

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

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

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

near/side front suspension very low and has limited travel

off/side front suspension very low and has limited travel

rear suspension on both sides very low and has very limited travel

subframes /brake pipes very rusty/light corrosion

suspension /brake/steering areas very rusty /under side has light corrosion

under trays fitted unable to inspect some underside areas/items

Fail 18 Jan 2022 186,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

antifreeze level low

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 182,948 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on wind screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension /brake system areas very rusty/corroded

front suspension areas very rusty

near/side rear tyre wearing on edge

off/side rear tyre wearing on edge

suspension mounting areas at rear very rusty/ light corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2021 182,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken off in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken + come away from lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on wind screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension /brake system areas very rusty/corroded

front suspension areas very rusty

near/side rear tyre wearing on edge

off/side rear tyre wearing on edge

suspension mounting areas at rear very rusty/ light corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 172,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 152,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,170 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 141,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel leak hidden by plastic tray, tray wet and drip of diesel (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven O/S brake not applying same force as N/S, 33% imbalance when carrying out brake test (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,047 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,318 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 118,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,156 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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BJ08 AOO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ08 AOO, 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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BJ08 AOO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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