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CU08 LJC

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,761 mi
Last recorded138,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 138,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 134,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,539 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 128,539 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,945 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,945 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no headlamp pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no headlamp pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,326 miles

N/S and O/S headlamp lenses/beam images deteriorating

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 98,325 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S headlamp lenses/beam images deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,464 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 88,462 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,215 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres slightly perishing and wearing un-evenly and low on inner edges and have stone cuts

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on extreme inner edge and has small stone cuts

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight corrosion on N/S/R and O/S/R shock absorber casings

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R shock absorber casings

slight cracking on N/S/F and O/S/F ball joint dust covers

slight perishing on N/S/R and O/S/R tyres and wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,317 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R shock absorber casings

slight cracking on N/S/F and O/S/F ball joint dust covers

slight perishing on N/S/R and O/S/R tyres and wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,291 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,182 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 13 Feb 2014 36,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 308,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,191 miles

Near side rear disc inner surfae is showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,390 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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CU08 LJC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CU08 LJC, 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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CU08 LJC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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