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LA08 SHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,528 mi
Last recorded148,528 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 SHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 148,528 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,911 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,270 miles

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

rear shockers showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2023 137,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

rear shockers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,802 miles

Under body guards restricting checkable items

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 117,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,176 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,498 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 SHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel 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 LA08 SHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 SHJ registered?

LA08 SHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is LA08 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 SHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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