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LB08 AJV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,010 mi
Last recorded146,010 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 AJV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,010 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides also rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front sump leak

Rear shockers corroded both sides

Fail 10 Oct 2024 146,000 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both sides also cracked (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides also rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Front sump leak

Rear shockers corroded both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2023 139,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 137,059 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc and pads heat damage

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 134,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,882 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 130,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 125,173 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 121,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 27 May 2017 112,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 105,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 96,078 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 96,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 70,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,857 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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LB08 AJV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 AJV, 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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LB08 AJV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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