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L2 LRR

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,580 mi
Last recorded179,580 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 LRR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 179,580 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rust proofing applied to vehicle undercarriage and components

Pass 14 Oct 2024 175,682 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 175,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End of sill at front of wheel arch holed / corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam being inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End of sill at front of wheel arch holed / corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 170,886 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 167,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

oil level too high

Pass 26 Jul 2021 162,639 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 156,498 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 156,495 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 150,796 miles

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

offside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 140,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,792 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)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,487 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspected fuel leak unable to fully asses due to under trays

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,244 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall has a cut.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,244 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall has a cut.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LRR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L2 LRR, 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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L2 LRR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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