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BJ08 LYC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,923 miles

Central Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm and worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose at end of main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose at end of main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm and worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose at end of main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose at end of main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,656 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,656 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 71,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,004 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside secondary tail light inop.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fog light lenz broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,102 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 LYC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 LYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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