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LA08 SJV

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

200,875 mi
Last recorded200,875 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 SJV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 200,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 184,501 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lends aged

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 184,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror taped up

Fail 27 Sep 2023 184,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside mirror taped up

Pass 28 Sep 2022 171,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever requires attention

reverse light op

Fail 28 Sep 2022 171,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever requires attention

reverse light op

Pass 30 Sep 2021 161,974 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 157,605 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 157,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 152,208 miles

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

hand brake lever damaged but still works

Pass 20 Sep 2018 144,878 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges close to legal limit

Engine undertray missing

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2018 144,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on the edges close to legal limit

Engine undertray missing

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2017 138,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,729 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 130,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle full (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle full (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

bottom of drivers door corroded.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 117,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

bottom of drivers door corroded.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,913 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,543 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,171 miles

Underbody floor covering damaged and distorted

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 SJV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJV, 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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LA08 SJV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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