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MW08 LXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,879 mi
Last recorded157,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 157,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 151,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2024 151,492 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly (Asymmetric)

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 139,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded not excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2022 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 130,206 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,106 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 116,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 111,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,126 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 96,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,728 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,134 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,843 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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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MW08 LXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW08 LXJ, 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 MW08 LXJ registered?

MW08 LXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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