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BJ08 RYU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 91,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 86,056 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 86,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 84,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,806 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,806 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 68,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 57,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 52,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2016 52,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2015 47,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,627 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,901 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 19,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RYU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

BJ08 RYU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 RYU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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