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LA08 PCY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,164 mi
Last recorded138,164 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PCY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 138,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2026 138,136 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 87w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 134,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 130,467 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 20 May 2024 130,462 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 May 2023 122,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 117,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,264 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner sidewall has several shallow splits advise att

O/S/R Tyre lightly perrished

Fail 1 May 2013 41,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R Tyre inner sidewall has several shallow splits advise att

O/S/R Tyre lightly perrished

Pass 1 May 2012 30,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,043 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 PCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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