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BL08 OCJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,432 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective mount broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,736 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 77,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 77,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 75,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,005 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 73,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 65,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,426 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,634 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,170 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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BL08 OCJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BL08 OCJ, 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 BL08 OCJ registered?

BL08 OCJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is BL08 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 OCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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