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L2 HFW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 HFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,280 miles

n\s wing trim missing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n\s wing trim missing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,188 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output All (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output All (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output All (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output All (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,309 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,695 miles

Nearside side repeater on wing mirror cracked...

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,401 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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L2 HFW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L2 HFW, 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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What year was L2 HFW registered?

L2 HFW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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