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BJ08 DYG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,737 mi
Last recorded70,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,737 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 68,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 68,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,388 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 67,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 64,760 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Driveshaft gaiter very small pin hole leak

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

Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,915 miles

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

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

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,342 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,741 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 54,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. also worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,158 miles

Offside Front drive shaft boot damp

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inside

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,995 miles

o/s front drive boot slightly damp

Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,647 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,503 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 DYG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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