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EA08 LFL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,397 mi
Last recorded149,397 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 149,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,602 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 142,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / o/s f wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 134,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / o/s f wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,646 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear exhaust heat shield is adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,697 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 75,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,914 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)

both rear tyres cracking, no cords or ply visible.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,558 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,401 miles

front wipers split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,355 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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EA08 LFL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA08 LFL, 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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EA08 LFL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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