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BJ08 BUA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,769 mi
Last recorded103,769 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BUA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 103,769 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack can feel slight play and intermittent knock when checking free play on wheels and turning lock to lock

Pass 31 May 2024 97,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 86,610 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,196 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,897 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,556 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs corroded inner friction surface

N/S/R & O/S/R Coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2020 71,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs corroded inner friction surface

N/S/R & O/S/R Coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective partially covered with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective partially covered with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,601 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,527 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 67,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,735 miles

o/s front plastic wheel arch missing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,489 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT + O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,306 miles

Nearside front seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,069 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 BUA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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