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BJ08 KOU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,636 mi
Last recorded72,636 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,636 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 70,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,962 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,686 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,734 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front and rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 15 Mar 2019 61,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front and rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,484 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,458 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,469 miles

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

rear child seat fitted restricting the inspection of the rear seat belt

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,599 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel buckled.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,599 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished.

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 KOU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 KOU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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