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LJ08 RNA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 RNA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,440 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 116,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,825 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2023 112,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,798 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,418 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 100,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,385 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 98,347 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,746 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 95,724 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 91,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,734 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to split

Offside tyre is on 3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to split

Offside tyre is on 3mm

Pass 1 May 2015 66,567 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

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

O/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

O/S Windscreen Wiper Blade Split

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 59,460 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 59,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 2 May 2012 38,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2011 26,388 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 RNA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc 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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 RNA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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