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BJ08 JVY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,634 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 111,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,985 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose, Above Backbox

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Multiple Nails In Tyre, Slightly Cracking/Perishing @ Outer Sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake Pads Also Deteriorated Due To Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,589 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 93,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,121 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,274 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 52,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,406 miles

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

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

Noise on wipers in operation.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,406 miles

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

Noise on wipers in operation.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,079 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 JVY 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 75%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

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

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