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BJ08 LOH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,259 mi
Last recorded156,259 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LOH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 156,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 1 Apr 2024 151,277 miles

general surface corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2023 146,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,499 miles

both front tyres just legal

Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both front tyres just legal

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 124,154 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,276 miles

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,830 miles

exh baffles a little noisy / but not illegal . may need attn soon

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 LOH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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