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BJ08 RYR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,673 mi
Last recorded147,673 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RYR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 147,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road WINDSCREEN CRACKED (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 135,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,742 miles

Offside Front to rear brake flexi hose ferrule covered in grease or other material

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 124,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Offside Front to rear brake flexi hose ferrule covered in grease or other material

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,265 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 114,613 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,978 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,475 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,245 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 RYR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

BJ08 RYR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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