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BJ08 LOF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,944 mi
Last recorded122,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LOF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,523 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 120,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 111,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 111,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,991 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 91,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,113 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,076 miles

front brake pads low

nearside outer front cv boot pin holed

Fail 17 Sep 2011 34,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

nearside outer front cv boot pin holed

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 LOF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

BJ08 LOF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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