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EJ08 BXV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BXV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,622 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,359 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,059 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 93,050 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 85,885 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust hangers broken (multiple)

Full body under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 85,885 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust hangers broken (multiple)

Full body under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 80,283 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount bracket broken

Central Rear Exhaust mount bracket broken

Engine under tray fitted and body under tray fitted not allowing inspection of other components.

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to see ply's or cords

Nearside Front Windscreen has wiper swept mark

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 80,283 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount bracket broken

Central Rear Exhaust mount bracket broken

Engine under tray fitted and body under tray fitted not allowing inspection of other components.

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to see ply's or cords

Nearside Front Windscreen has wiper swept mark

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,735 miles

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

rear disc/s corroding unable to see pads

Fail 26 May 2016 74,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear disc/s corroding unable to see pads

Pass 27 May 2015 68,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear lamp loose

Fail 27 May 2015 68,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear lamp loose

Pass 26 May 2014 62,982 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 62,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both sides front and rear brake pads unable to see

near side front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing thw screen

Pass 29 May 2013 55,311 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)

near side front wiper rubber slightly split but still cleaing the screen

Fail 29 May 2013 55,311 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)

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

near side front wiper rubber slightly split but still cleaing the screen

Pass 28 May 2012 47,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front and rear brake pads unable to see

Pass 20 May 2011 41,867 miles

scratch on windscreen outside zone A

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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EJ08 BXV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EJ08 BXV, 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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EJ08 BXV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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