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BJ08 JVV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,769 mi
Last recorded108,769 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,769 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SEPARATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL SEPARATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,433 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses images starting to blur. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,218 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 73,218 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper motor sticking in position after clearing windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2019 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper motor sticking in position after clearing windscreen

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,984 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 61,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

rear tyres badly agecracked

Fail 8 Mar 2014 31,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

rear tyres badly agecracked

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres agecracking

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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