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BJ08 DXP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,222 mi
Last recorded151,222 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DXP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 151,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,203 miles

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 141,212 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 141,212 miles

Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 129,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,553 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,298 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 99,542 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,267 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/r18 0.4 mil left before legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/r18 0.4 mil left before legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/r18 0.4 mil left before legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,334 miles

Front TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT BARS

Fail 26 Sep 2015 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT BARS

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2013 32,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,954 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 DXP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

BJ08 DXP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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