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AO08 LDV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,815 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 131,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,448 miles

Body not fully secure under sealed all round (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point smart repair under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,621 miles

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

Offside Front suspect plate on chassis

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,711 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 108,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 100,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2018 91,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,674 miles

Fuel line clips excessively corroded.

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

Under-tray and under-body fitted obstructing some components from inspection.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 78,674 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel line clips excessively corroded.

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

Under-tray and under-body fitted obstructing some components from inspection.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,579 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre has split on outer inner sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2015 66,579 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre has split on outer inner sidewall

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,880 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,756 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 39,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,420 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 34,420 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os wiper torn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,871 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

chip in screen (zone a)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

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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AO08 LDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO08 LDV, 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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AO08 LDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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