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L8 HJO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 61,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 61,605 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 51,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,650 miles

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engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,650 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 18,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,992 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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L8 HJO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc 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 L8 HJO, 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 L8 HJO registered?

L8 HJO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is L8 HJO safe to buy?

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