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BT08 XLJ

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,075 mi
Last recorded210,075 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 210,075 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s. & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n.s. & o.s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 210,039 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n.s. & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s. & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n.s. & o.s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 206,146 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Underbody Surface Rust

Fail 18 Oct 2024 206,146 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Underbody Surface Rust

Pass 11 Oct 2023 199,471 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsr & osr(inner) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2022 189,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 183,650 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

catalyst exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 178,332 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 173,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 168,822 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 163,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 163,929 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 157,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 157,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 150,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 141,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,143 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,066 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 98,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 98,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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BT08 XLJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 XLJ registered?

BT08 XLJ is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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