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HJ08 JOU

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,419 mi
Last recorded130,419 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 130,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,880 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle cover missing

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2019 121,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door handle cover missing

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,365 miles

Handbrake lever plastic cover insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2018 112,365 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake lever plastic cover insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,236 miles

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

Steering rack slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,236 miles

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

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

Steering rack slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,230 miles

Front steering rack slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,216 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,675 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,766 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

cut in n/s/f tyre on outer side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,717 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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HJ08 JOU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ08 JOU, 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 HJ08 JOU registered?

HJ08 JOU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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