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BJ08 RYG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires18 Jun 2026

Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)

Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,712 mi

Last recorded58,712 miles

Recorded on9 Jun 2025

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RYG

MakeHonda

ModelCivic

Year2008

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail

Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 56,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 54,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2022 52,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 46,032 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 42,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges & cracking 205/55/16

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

Rear Tyres slight cracking

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 39,585 miles

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

Front tyres edges low

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 39,585 miles

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

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

Front tyres edges low

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 36,344 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 32,722 miles

Fail 23 May 2015 32,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect rear pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,365 miles

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,894 miles

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,231 miles

both front wipers smearing screen and slitting

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

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 RYG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

BJ08 RYG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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