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BK08 VJC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,952 mi
Last recorded80,952 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,952 miles

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 74,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,722 miles

Nearside Headlight pattern poor

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 59,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.50 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre damage/cut on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,180 miles

Offside Side repeater not working needs new unit (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,652 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,801 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,512 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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BK08 VJC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK08 VJC, 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 BK08 VJC registered?

BK08 VJC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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