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HJ08 UJL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UJL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 136,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 126,617 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,081 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 86,081 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,136 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Feb 2011 21,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 22 Feb 2011 21,711 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)

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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HJ08 UJL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 UJL, 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 HJ08 UJL registered?

HJ08 UJL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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