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BJ08 ZTW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,956 mi
Last recorded151,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZTW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 151,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 151,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 148,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,909 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 145,906 miles

Rear Axle with an unsafe modification corroded / rusty (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,562 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,874 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 137,648 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,521 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,572 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 ZTW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 ZTW registered?

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

Is BJ08 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 ZTW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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