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BJ08 LYG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,144 mi
Last recorded65,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 59,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 55,337 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & N/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 52,575 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 52,575 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 49,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,142 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,457 miles

Both front brake discs worn, but not excessively

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn, but not excessively

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 42,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished and slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished and slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,717 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

ofside front wheel arch plastic surround damage

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,665 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 23,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bump stop out of osf shocker

side wall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,406 miles

bump stop out of osf shocker

side wall damage to nsf tyre

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 LYG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 LYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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