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AF08 UTJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 UTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 146,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

car under sealed

Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,966 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,646 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,173 miles

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly worn been run with low pressure at some point.

Under trays fitted.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 106,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly worn been run with low pressure at some point.

Under trays fitted.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,272 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,085 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall slightly damaged/perished,suspect been run flat.No splits or bulges,ok at present time.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,916 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AF08 UTJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF08 UTJ, 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

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What year was AF08 UTJ registered?

AF08 UTJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AF08 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 UTJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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