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LA08 PBZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,383 mi
Last recorded211,383 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 211,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2024 208,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 205,921 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 205,920 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 203,299 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 203,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 200,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axl

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 200,565 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 196,335 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 196,335 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 191,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 190,762 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 189,039 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 189,028 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement garebox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 186,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 183,409 miles

Nearside side repeater cracked

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 183,409 miles

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

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

Nearside side repeater cracked

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 178,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 166,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 151,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 130,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,008 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 PBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

LA08 PBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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