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BJ08 RYM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,381 mi
Last recorded210,381 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 210,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 193,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 175,241 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 165,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 155,903 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 155,903 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (broken ) (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc plate corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 145,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,364 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 133,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 117,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,458 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 64,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,717 miles

all four tyres getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,409 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 RYM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

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

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