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BJ08 EFU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,785 mi
Last recorded161,785 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,785 miles

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2019 147,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 144,015 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pedal rubber splitt

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 144,015 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pedal rubber splitt

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,069 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/F & O/S/F (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,213 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

under tray fited

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,962 miles

both wing repeaters dim

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,002 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edged

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edged

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,064 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,594 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 EFU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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