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BJ08 JVW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,849 mi
Last recorded146,849 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,849 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 146,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,519 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 130,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 115,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,766 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,763 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,359 miles

both rear tyres cracking and wearing onn inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking and wearing onn inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front has cut to side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 58,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link snaped (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front has cut to side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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