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OE08 BJY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

142,927 mi
Last recorded142,927 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BJY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 142,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 132,923 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 132,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 124,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 124,670 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 117,477 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly discoloured (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear above spring and suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle beam has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2022 117,477 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly discoloured (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear above spring and suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle beam has corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 111,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 105,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 105,672 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at bracket (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,234 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 97,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,289 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 85,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,935 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 70,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,018 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,441 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 50,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 41,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 41,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,510 miles

O/s wiper slightly smeary

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

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,819 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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 BJY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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