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LA08 HPC

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HPC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,912 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 73,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords surface cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lamp lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link lower joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords surface cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lamp lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 70,390 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 70,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,941 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,440 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,086 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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LA08 HPC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol 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 LA08 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

LA08 HPC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is LA08 HPC safe to buy?

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