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BJ08 DPE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,421 mi
Last recorded160,421 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 160,421 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,353 miles

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

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 110,844 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,323 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,178 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,028 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,535 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,546 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 DPE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

BJ08 DPE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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