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BJ08 KFZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,339 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,988 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 86,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.049 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES LOW EFFORT NSR 46KG OSR 28KG (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 48KG (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 76,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 70,788 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 67,663 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 61,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,133 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 39,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 28,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 KFZ registered?

BJ08 KFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BJ08 KFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 KFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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