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LO08 DFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 DFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,052 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 103,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 94,866 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,212 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 89,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 66,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,686 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 46,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,725 miles

Offside Front Showing Signs of wear on Edge

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Showing Signs of wear on Edge

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,341 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washer bottile is leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 23,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

washer bottile is leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,516 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 15,127 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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LO08 DFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO08 DFJ, 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 LO08 DFJ registered?

LO08 DFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is LO08 DFJ safe to buy?

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