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BJ08 VAF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,685 mi
Last recorded146,685 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VAF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 146,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 131,285 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2024 131,232 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,422 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 105,334 miles

rear exhaust pipe support bar kit broken

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,376 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner and outer edge worn smooth

rear exhaust pipe support bar kit broken

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,580 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,460 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 20 Mar 2012 24,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VAF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

BJ08 VAF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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