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BJ08 DPK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,754 mi
Last recorded159,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DPK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 159,754 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 148,678 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 148,637 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,263 miles

HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Fail 27 Oct 2022 136,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 123,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,909 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 111,909 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 93,533 miles

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

Nearside door mirror partially secured

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 93,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror partially secured

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,117 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,707 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,707 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,571 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2016 59,571 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to inspection

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,485 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)

offside rear tyre outer wall is cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,527 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)

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 DPK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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