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LB08 ELJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,338 mi
Last recorded133,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ELJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 133,338 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 133,338 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,749 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 126,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,613 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 87,293 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and both rear tyres badly cracked and split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,857 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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LB08 ELJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB08 ELJ, 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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LB08 ELJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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