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LA08 TZC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,180 mi
Last recorded161,180 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 TZC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 161,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knock felt in steering, no fault found during test, advise further investigation

Pass 14 Feb 2025 156,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 156,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 152,180 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Pass 8 Feb 2023 148,394 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 148,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 144,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 144,476 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 140,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch fluid below minimum mark

Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch fluid below minimum mark

Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 105,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no flow (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested due to lack of washer fluid (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,252 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,328 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,328 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,581 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,941 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 64,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,537 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 TZC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

LA08 TZC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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