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BJ08 PPZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 PPZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody all over rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody all over rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 74,210 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,034 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 68,012 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emission test unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak from mid to rear section pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut / shocker leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,565 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted to floor pan

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,632 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger snapped off but system still secure

light damage to vehicle

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread deteriorating

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear screen

nearside front tyre worn between 2mm and 3mm

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear disc slightly heat damaged

offside rear pads look low

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,954 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 PPZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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