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BJ08 DLZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 112,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,885 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 95,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 88,189 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2021 84,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,523 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under shields fitted at time of test

Fail 8 May 2017 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

under shields fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 59,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,711 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,221 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 May 2011 15,975 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 DLZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DLZ, 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 BJ08 DLZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 DLZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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