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J17 PBR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,113 mi
Last recorded164,113 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PBR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,120 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D-BUSH" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,552 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above plastic panel next to union ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush soft/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush soft/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above plastic panel next to union ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush soft/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush soft/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,159 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,142 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,873 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind from brake

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,494 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 55,816 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 55,807 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,220 miles

Front brake resevoir overfilled

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,881 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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J17 PBR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J17 PBR, 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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J17 PBR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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