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LA08 DXS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DXS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 120,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 116,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,638 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,033 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 108,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,016 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,021 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,568 miles

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

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 DXS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA08 DXS, 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 LA08 DXS registered?

LA08 DXS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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