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LF08 EJX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,571 mi
Last recorded160,571 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 EJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 160,571 miles

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

Fuel lines corroded.

Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 May 2026 160,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel lines corroded.

Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 May 2025 157,717 miles

Engine oil low.

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 157,717 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both pivot bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine oil low.

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 154,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 154,585 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 149,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 149,694 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 142,228 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 142,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 134,715 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 126,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 110,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,206 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,696 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,618 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,610 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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LF08 EJX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF08 EJX, 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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LF08 EJX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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