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BJ08 HTG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,751 mi
Last recorded101,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HTG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 101,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear bushes in front lower arms are deteriorated, with slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis within 30 cm of swing axle mounting, is slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 101,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear bushes in front lower arms are deteriorated, with slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis within 30 cm of swing axle mounting, is slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 97,767 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,221 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 92,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,645 miles

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops are adrift

offside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 34,645 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops are adrift

offside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops are adrift

Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops are adrift

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,158 miles

advise front bumpstops adrift

Fail 21 Mar 2011 15,041 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bump stop is adrift

offside front bump stop is adrift

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,041 miles

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

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

nearside front bump stop is adrift

offside front bump stop is adrift

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 HTG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 HTG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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