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BJ08 FKT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,873 mi
Last recorded166,873 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FKT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 166,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose clip missing

Fail 4 Sep 2025 166,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Fail 27 Aug 2024 148,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise closer inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 16 Aug 2023 132,538 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f shock corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 132,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f shock corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,495 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 117,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

emissions near max limits

Fail 1 Sep 2020 96,397 miles

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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

emissions near max limits

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,036 miles

both front wipers smeering

osf wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 38,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,841 miles

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 FKT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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