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LA08 DXM

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,856 mi
Last recorded144,856 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DXM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 144,856 miles

Nearside Mirror insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2020 144,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 141,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 132,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 132,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,417 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 118,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,544 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,194 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2012 56,179 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 38,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LA08 DXM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA08 DXM, 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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LA08 DXM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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