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BJ08 JPX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,078 mi
Last recorded130,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 130,078 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer splitting at seam (6.1.2 (a))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 120,637 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer splitting at the seam (6.1.2 (a))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,281 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 110,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,723 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 99,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,571 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 90,571 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,710 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 71,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,913 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,665 miles

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 JPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 JPX registered?

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

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