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LC08 EYJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 EYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,250 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 129,250 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 119,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 118,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mounts (rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 116,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 115,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 114,029 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 112,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 111,879 miles

Security of exhaust heatshield, rear section

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,131 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,445 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,864 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,447 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,447 miles

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

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

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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LC08 EYJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC08 EYJ, 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 LC08 EYJ registered?

LC08 EYJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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