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BL08 LHX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LHX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,145 miles

Rear axle slight corrosion

Slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,846 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,904 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s&o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 122,904 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s&o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 94,869 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,017 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Dec 2018 72,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,175 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers damp unable to check for any leaks from shock absorbers

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

offside rear tyre perishing on side walls

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre cut.front bumper damaged.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,505 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,736 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,646 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly split

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 LHX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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