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LA08 VCD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,374 mi
Last recorded188,374 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 188,374 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Mar 2026 188,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Mar 2025 183,263 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2025 183,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault investigate - repair (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulb fitments and lenses dirty issue-investigate and reset aims before retest (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended knuckle trapped (7.1.2 (c))

Suspension locking device missing both front lower balljoint (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached fixings poor (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached fixings loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust -intake rattle,headlights clouding,wipers poor noisy,reverse light inop,gear selection stiff pedal stiff biting low,ns reg light inop,arches-sills-axle-springs-underbody-running gear rusting

front suspension arm bushes poor,nsf balljoint play,osf linkbar rubber poor,both front tyre inner treads very low uneven wear -tracking required,back plates rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2024 179,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 7 Feb 2024 179,494 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2023 177,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 177,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 173,410 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2022 173,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 167,465 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 167,464 miles

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

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

Steering column attachment defective noisey rock to rock may be in rack (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 165,388 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 163,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 157,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 157,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 149,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 138,298 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 125,197 miles

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

child seat fitted to near side rear limiting visal inspection on seat belt

Pass 6 Aug 2015 125,197 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear limiting visal inspection on seat belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 111,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,075 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 VCD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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