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LY08 EWJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 EWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,208 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 82,102 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,534 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,571 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LY08 EWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY08 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 EWJ registered?

LY08 EWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LY08 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 EWJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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