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GJ08 LRA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LRA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 154,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 154,147 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 142,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 142,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 130,884 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 130,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Fog light broken

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 117,896 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light broken

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,425 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 101,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low in centre of tyre (2mm) cut in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low in centre of tyre (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,006 miles

Front washers weak.

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,488 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,470 miles

tread is distorted on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,497 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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GJ08 LRA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ08 LRA, 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 GJ08 LRA registered?

GJ08 LRA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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