CarVerify

Free Car Check

J12 PLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,803 mi
Last recorded70,803 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 PLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 70,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 55,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,422 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 52,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 49,304 miles

Front both tyres won on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut but has debris inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,040 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has light sidewall damage

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,894 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J12 PLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J12 PLJ?

You can check the full history of J12 PLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J12 PLJ registered?

J12 PLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is J12 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 PLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J12 PLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J12 PLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.