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LJ58 LHT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,954 mi
Last recorded183,954 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LHT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 183,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 183,932 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

low effort nearside rear foot brake

Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

headlamp lens misted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 169,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

headlamp lens misted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 169,076 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 157,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 157,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 146,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 146,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 140,490 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 140,490 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing Both (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/r17-91v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17-91v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17-91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

Nearside front tyre has a nail

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 118,169 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

Nearside front tyre has a nail

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,780 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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LJ58 LHT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LJ58 LHT, 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 LJ58 LHT registered?

LJ58 LHT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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