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BJ08 RYK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,214 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 25 Mar 2024 117,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 108,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 108,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 104,342 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 104,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,251 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,251 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,289 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 96,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 91,339 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,494 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,615 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,712 miles

Lower engine cover rear mounting bolts missing on offside

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Lower engine cover rear mounting bolts missing on offside

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,954 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 RYK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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