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OE08 BFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,344 mi
Last recorded115,344 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,344 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Stop lamp in tailgate not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear brakes are binding slightly when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,187 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust center pipe to back box join deteriorating

wiper smearing the screen slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2021 93,187 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust center pipe to back box join deteriorating

wiper smearing the screen slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit now (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,241 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,860 miles

All tyres slightly perished,low to no tread on inner part of each front tyre

Pass 12 May 2016 65,658 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 12 May 2016 65,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 61,009 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 60,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres getting low

Fail 3 May 2014 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper perished & split at end

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,856 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 31,168 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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OE08 BFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE08 BFJ, 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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OE08 BFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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