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BJ08 LOD

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,854 mi
Last recorded159,854 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 159,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,035 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,035 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel nois e

Fail 13 Jan 2020 137,396 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel nois e

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shocker damp

plastic covers floors and engine

Fail 12 Jan 2019 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shocker damp

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 8 Dec 2017 111,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,209 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,209 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,120 miles

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 LOD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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