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AP08 SJP

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SJP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at time of test not excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside has been binding at some point as disc is showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2025 130,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque ,no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at time of test not excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside has been binding at some point as disc is showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 124,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 119,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 116,248 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 116,248 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 111,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,949 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 107,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,249 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 102,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,263 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,742 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,038 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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AP08 SJP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJP, 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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AP08 SJP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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