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BJ08 ZVC

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 115,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2022 113,867 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 113,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,628 miles

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

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,858 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,654 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,615 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,590 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 ZVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

BJ08 ZVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 ZVC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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