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HJ08 JSX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,088 mi
Last recorded181,088 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 JSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 181,088 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 181,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 174,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 167,561 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 164,893 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 160,791 miles

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 157,549 miles

centre exhaust box damaged

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 157,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front close to limits and has cuts in tread

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

centre exhaust box damaged

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 144,503 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Centre exhaust silencer bent/damaged

Undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Fail 17 May 2017 144,503 miles

Centre exhaust silencer bent/damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Pass 21 Apr 2016 128,262 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewall not to depth of cords

Centre exhaust silencer damaged from an impact

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear parking sensor warning constantly sounds when selecting reverse

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 128,262 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewall not to depth of cords

Centre exhaust silencer damaged from an impact

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread x2 and blocking on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and starting to block on inner edge

Rear parking sensor warning constantly sounds when selecting reverse

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,404 miles

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

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

O/S rear tyre blocking on inner edge

O/S rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall not to depth of cords

Fail 11 Mar 2015 122,404 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

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

O/S rear tyre blocking on inner edge

O/S rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall not to depth of cords

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,766 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 JSX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JSX, 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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HJ08 JSX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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