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AP08 LEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,192 mi
Last recorded162,192 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 162,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 162,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 151,281 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 151,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,493 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 133,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,010 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2020 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 1 May 2019 92,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 92,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 75,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 64,465 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,200 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,272 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,690 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,373 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing.

NSR tyre sidewall scrubbed.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,746 miles

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)

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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AP08 LEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP08 LEJ, 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 AP08 LEJ registered?

AP08 LEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AP08 LEJ safe to buy?

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