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BL08 WBJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,491 mi
Last recorded240,491 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 240,491 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 240,179 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 220,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 198,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 179,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 179,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 163,819 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 163,819 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 153,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,969 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,070 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,017 miles

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

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

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 WBJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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