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BJ08 FKV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,630 mi
Last recorded181,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 181,630 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 181,524 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

All underbody panels corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 170,573 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear underneath and rear suspension components rusty [rear ]

engine undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,927 miles

Front front number plate cracked

engine undertray fitted

rear underneath of the vehicle and suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,608 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,648 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

all underbody panels starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 112,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,316 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,627 miles

engine oil level below minimum.

n/s/f & o/s/f alloy inner rims have slight buckle.

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 FKV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

BJ08 FKV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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