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BJ08 FKX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,548 mi
Last recorded164,548 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 164,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 158,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 152,182 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 152,182 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 147,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,423 miles

nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 119,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 110,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,086 miles

O/S/R Coil spring corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2014 68,086 miles

O/S/R Coil spring corroding

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,823 miles

nearside front suspension bump stop adrift

Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front suspension bump stop adrift

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,174 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly distorted on inner edge of treads

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,174 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly distorted on inner edge of treads

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FKX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 FKX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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