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LA08 DDJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DDJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,136 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 108,136 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 101,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,481 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,979 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,936 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,554 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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LA08 DDJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LA08 DDJ, 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 LA08 DDJ registered?

LA08 DDJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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