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J18 CHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 CHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,306 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 225/45/r17-94v

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 225/45/r17-94v

O/S/R tyre wearing low on central tread. 225/45/r17-94v

Fail 2 Jun 2026 80,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 225/45/r17-94v

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 225/45/r17-94v

O/S/R tyre wearing low on central tread. 225/45/r17-94v

Pass 7 Jun 2025 78,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 78,247 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 78,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,175 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre,starting to split.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,245 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,797 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,437 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

o/s/f tyre, inner & outer shoulder's worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,690 miles

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

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

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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J18 CHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J18 CHJ, 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 J18 CHJ registered?

J18 CHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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