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L55 LCD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,694 mi
Last recorded127,694 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 LCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 127,694 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 122,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,019 miles

Underbody covers fitted as standard unable to view behind them

Underbody front and back has various corrosion solid at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,309 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 65,143 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,700 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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,665 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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L55 LCD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L55 LCD, 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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L55 LCD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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