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LJ08 POV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 109,171 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 109,170 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak to excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,145 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,375 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,229 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 87,229 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,769 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low tread

Fail 14 Apr 2018 79,769 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low tread

Pass 14 Apr 2017 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stretched tyres to all 4 wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,452 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,176 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 55,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,048 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,476 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 POV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 POV, 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 POV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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