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BJ08 DOH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,184 mi
Last recorded117,184 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 117,184 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and axle mounting both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,895 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 110,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel next to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,404 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,432 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,256 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 72,256 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,011 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 May 2012 40,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,354 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DOH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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