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BJ08 SVC

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,352 mi
Last recorded149,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 149,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 142,775 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 142,775 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 135,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 129,003 miles

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,653 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 122,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

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

rear number plate cracked still secure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,055 miles

under trays fitted full length of underside

Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

under trays fitted full length of underside

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,711 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,854 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,206 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,489 miles

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

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,519 miles

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

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 SVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

BJ08 SVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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