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LJ08 CFO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,526 mi
Last recorded168,526 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 CFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 168,526 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery Positive Terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around Torsion Hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 157,977 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front arch CABLE TIED sharp edges

Nearside Front seat tilt fault

Nearside side repeater dim /almost fail

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor mist cant fully check /engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wing damage /cable ties

Offside side repeater damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise in rack / pos uj inner rack ()

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

handbrake low reserve /free play in lever

rear brakes /handbrake low readings

under body covers fitted /centre one insecure =hanging low

wipers park fault

Fail 24 Feb 2025 157,975 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside side repeater damage

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front arch CABLE TIED sharp edges

Nearside Front seat tilt fault

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

Nearside side repeater dim /almost fail

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor mist cant fully check /engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wing damage /cable ties

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise in rack / pos uj inner rack ()

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

handbrake low reserve /free play in lever

rear brakes /handbrake low readings

under body covers fitted /centre one insecure =hanging low

wipers park fault

Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,500 miles

Nearside repeater light dull.

Parking brake just meets MOT requirements.

Fail 23 Feb 2024 141,500 miles

Nearside repeater light dull.

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake just meets MOT requirements.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,767 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 127,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,344 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 112,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 105,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,335 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 98,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,310 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,310 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 79,864 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 79,864 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,428 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wiper blades are worn but do clear the screen effectively

Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,224 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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LJ08 CFO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LJ08 CFO, 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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LJ08 CFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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