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BJ08 VBD

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 133,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 132,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jul 2025 113,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn to tread bars (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has bulge on outer sidewall / worn around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,213 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Brake light in nearside rear wing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,813 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,759 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 67,759 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,041 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 62,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ANTI ROLL BAR LINK JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,209 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 58,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre cracking

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System blowing from pipe just before silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Clutch pedal rubber heavily worn.

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,779 miles

middle exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2016 52,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,163 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 VBD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VBD, 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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BJ08 VBD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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