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DG08 LCT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LCT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,569 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both side (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,743 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 79,743 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 74,774 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 74,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,330 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,655 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 66,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 63,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,276 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,786 miles

front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,685 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,995 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front rad insure

Fail 26 Jul 2011 29,901 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front rad insure

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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DG08 LCT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG08 LCT, 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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DG08 LCT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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