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BJ08 UPO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UPO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 145,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 145,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust joint between centre and rear in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2021 119,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust joint between centre and rear in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2020 113,700 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,940 miles

child seat fitted

rear seats not presented

Fail 9 Apr 2016 78,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

rear seats not presented

Pass 6 Apr 2015 69,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,162 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished on outer edge tread area

covers fitted do not allow full under body inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are slightly perished on outer edge tread area

covers fitted do not allow full under body inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2013 47,884 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2013 47,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,313 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,497 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UPO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

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

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