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LB08 APV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 APV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,391 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 137,391 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,015 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 130,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 119,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 106,867 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,637 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,067 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm - slightly cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,033 miles

both rear tyres startung to crack and perish

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,704 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 APV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB08 APV, 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 APV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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