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BL08 LKA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,552 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 89,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 79,159 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and outer side wall cracking [no cords exposed] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and outer side wall cracking [no cords exposed] (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever broken /but locking and unlocking ok

Fail 25 Jul 2017 60,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and outer side wall cracking [no cords exposed] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and outer side wall cracking [no cords exposed] (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake lever broken /but locking and unlocking ok

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,081 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 48,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 48,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 41,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 34,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,944 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 20,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LKA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL08 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 July 2008.

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