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BJ08 DLO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,593 mi
Last recorded65,593 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DLO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,593 miles

All 4 tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,506 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy lipped disc brake pad rubbing outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy lipped disc brake pad rubbing outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT FRONT BRAKES

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,344 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail / cracking outer edge.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 57,334 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail / cracking outer edge.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides edges cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 55,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides edges cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,980 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 52,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 50,359 miles

Nearside Front inner wing liner and mudguard adrift from vehicle

Nearside Front tyre has heavy impact damage present on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on shoulders

battery not fully secure

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,552 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,991 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,458 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,444 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 29,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,595 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 DLO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ08 DLO, 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 DLO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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