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LC58 OAJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,230 mi
Last recorded116,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 OAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,230 miles

General corrosion underneath

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,802 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 112,469 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre slinecer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,352 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 108,351 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 102,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 99,246 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield loose

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,388 miles

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

Centre & rear exhaust heat shields / fixings deteriorated / loose

High pitch clicking noise from steering rack earlier - Further investigation required

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,388 miles

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

Centre & rear exhaust heat shields / fixings deteriorated / loose

High pitch clicking noise from steering rack earlier - Further investigation required

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,012 miles

2 x Rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,395 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts / damage (chords not exposed)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 41,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres have cuts / damage (chords not exposed)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,628 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 21,760 miles

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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LC58 OAJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC58 OAJ, 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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LC58 OAJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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