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LJ08 PPX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,132 mi
Last recorded170,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 PPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 170,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 160,785 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 145,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 97,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 95,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 95,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,389 miles

Rear exhauste heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2018 89,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhauste heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre.worn.on.the.inner.edge

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

all.4.wheel.centre.caps.are.missing

Fail 10 Jun 2017 81,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre.worn.on.the.inner.edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all.4.wheel.centre.caps.are.missing

Pass 28 May 2016 74,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,474 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,055 miles

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

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 PPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

LJ08 PPX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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