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LA08 RCZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,447 mi
Last recorded141,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 141,447 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 132,579 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 132,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,662 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in offside inner steering rack track rod balljoint

Fail 10 Jan 2022 124,662 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in offside inner steering rack track rod balljoint

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,981 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,625 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 113,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,748 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 93,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,371 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,950 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 46,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,001 miles

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED, REAR BRAKE PADS CAN NOT BE VIEWED

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 31,001 miles

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED, REAR BRAKE PADS CAN NOT BE VIEWED

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

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

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 RCZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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