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BJ08 JWA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,112 mi
Last recorded144,112 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JWA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 144,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 126,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 126,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 91,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,177 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,307 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 51,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracking in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

cracking in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,020 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,600 miles

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 JWA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 JWA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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