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BJ08 JWC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,897 mi
Last recorded161,897 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 161,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 154,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 143,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,103 miles

O.s door mirror indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Road wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2016 67,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,123 miles

damage to inner rim of o/s/f road wheel only just passed test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 JWC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

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

Is BJ08 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 JWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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