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LY08 JUJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,131 mi
Last recorded143,131 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 JUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 143,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 131,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 121,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,503 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 112,502 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 107,938 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,883 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 97,711 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,308 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,168 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,506 miles

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)

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 JUJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY08 JUJ, 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 LY08 JUJ registered?

LY08 JUJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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