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LJ51 TAT

2008 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,372 mi
Last recorded143,372 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TAT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 139,505 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 131,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 118,236 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))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,077 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,603 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 108,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,209 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,549 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2012 32,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,597 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Slight cracking of tread on rear tyres

Small stone chips to windshield

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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LJ51 TAT is a 2008 Honda Civic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ51 TAT, 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 LJ51 TAT registered?

LJ51 TAT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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