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BJ08 URE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,970 mi
Last recorded123,970 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 URE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,875 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,047 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,115 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 10 Aug 2020 104,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,164 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 19 Jun 2019 99,164 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,632 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked from the centre out to the n/s (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed broken glass

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,632 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked from the centre out to the n/s (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed broken glass

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,412 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 78,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 63,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,545 miles

all tyres tread low and cracking in tread

Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,870 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 URE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

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

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