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LM08 JZR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,823 mi
Last recorded188,823 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JZR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 188,823 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 188,823 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 172,121 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp glass cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 160,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low need top up

Fail 8 Apr 2024 160,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low need top up

Pass 11 Mar 2023 157,445 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low need top up

Pass 25 Feb 2022 146,680 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 146,680 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 143,378 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front very inner edge bald

oil filler cap missing but blocked with tape

Fail 8 Mar 2021 143,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front very inner edge bald

oil filler cap missing but blocked with tape

Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,357 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on very inner edge

oil filler cap is missing

Fail 6 Mar 2020 143,357 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre bald on very inner edge

oil filler cap is missing

Pass 8 Mar 2019 134,298 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 125,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,568 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 121,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 114,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2014 110,893 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 107,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2012 103,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,447 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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LM08 JZR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LM08 JZR, 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 LM08 JZR registered?

LM08 JZR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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