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BJ08 VAD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 114,188 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 114,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,256 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,407 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 103,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,813 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Lamp on boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing Part of wing mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,758 miles

Both front tyres have damage to the sidewall no ply or cords showing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres have damage to the sidewall no ply or cords showing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,302 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 42,301 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre flat

wipers not checked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

outer sidewalls on the 2 front tyres have small cuts in them

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 VAD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

BJ08 VAD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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