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BL08 LHU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,223 mi
Last recorded149,223 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,346 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 146,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 137,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,998 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 122,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,221 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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BL08 LHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL08 LHU, 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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BL08 LHU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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