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BJ08 JWL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,472 mi
Last recorded168,472 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 168,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 163,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 154,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2018
Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 134,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,872 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 125,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch siezed

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,962 miles

Centre Exhaust damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 109,962 miles

Centre Exhaust damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,193 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,338 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,689 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 JWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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