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BJ08 LXZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,345 mi
Last recorded46,345 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LXZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,345 miles

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

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 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 23,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,864 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,553 miles

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre is starting to crack

Nearside Front bump stop is adrift

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack

Offside Front Outer tyre is starting to crack

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front bump stop is adrift

Offside Rear tyre is starting to crack

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops are adrift

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,781 miles

advise nearside front bumpstop adrift

Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,792 miles

nearsaide front suspension bump stop is adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,910 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 LXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

BJ08 LXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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