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AY08 LLF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 120,257 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 120,251 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,562 miles

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 117,562 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))

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

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 114,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,273 miles

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 112,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2022 107,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,191 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear flexi brake ferrel deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2018 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear flexi brake ferrel deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,209 miles

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken & insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,551 miles

Offside Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished 225/3519 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear exhaust support broken but still well supported elsewhere

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,351 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear exhaust support broken but still adequately supported elsewhere

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,744 miles

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

split in nearside front tyre but no cords met

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,357 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

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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AY08 LLF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY08 LLF, 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 AY08 LLF registered?

AY08 LLF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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