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LA08 ULJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 ULJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 148,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 141,705 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides at 3mm tread depth. 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread depth. 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 141,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides at 3mm tread depth. 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread depth. 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 132,189 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 132,189 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 119,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 100,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 92,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,066 miles

both front & rear discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,447 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,455 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,075 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to outer sills

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,255 miles

front & rear brake pads worn

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 ULJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ULJ, 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 ULJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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