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BJ08 EFW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,577 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 111,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 105,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blows from front pipe after cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 98,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,578 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 83,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.041 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,636 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,711 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2019 76,711 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,189 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (both sides) (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (both sides) (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 73,149 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (both sides) (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (both sides) (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,998 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain com

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 54,680 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 54,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 42,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 33,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EFW 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 72.7%.

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

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