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LR08 JNN

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,559 mi
Last recorded116,559 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 108,621 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,893 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre stepped uneven wear

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion

undertrays damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 94,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven / Stepped on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,912 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,804 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 62,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 14 May 2015 62,343 miles

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

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 15 May 2014 55,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,979 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished & slightly out of shape n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 18 May 2012 40,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,810 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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LR08 JNN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR08 JNN, 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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LR08 JNN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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