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BJ08 KNV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KNV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2024 159,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 159,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 149,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 144,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 143,459 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 143,459 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 141,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 136,878 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,214 miles

225/45/ZR17/94W. OF 4 OR 6 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Boot catch slightly insecure. (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,707 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 119,707 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,544 miles

Nail/screw in N/S/R tyre. Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,680 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,047 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 30,311 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 KNV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 KNV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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