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LJ08 CFZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 CFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 117,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 117,218 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH DIP BEAMS (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ALL (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,156 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,669 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,602 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 101,602 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,234 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND CRACKED ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND CRACKED ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND CRACKED ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND CRACKED ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,042 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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,206 miles

slight cracks to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,936 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 43,684 miles

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

front pads at 4mm aprox, N/S/R tyre aproaching wear bars 225-40-18-Y

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 CFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ08 CFZ, 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 LJ08 CFZ registered?

LJ08 CFZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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