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LB08 ELC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,172 mi
Last recorded102,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ELC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 98,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,277 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 92,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp broken (sharp adage) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,895 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 79,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 74,947 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 60,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,735 miles

both side rear tyre has slight cracks on tread

Pass 31 May 2017 38,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perishing between the tread.

cut on outer sidewall, but not enough deep to reach ply or cord nearside front tyre.

Fail 31 May 2017 38,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing between the tread.

cut on outer sidewall, but not enough deep to reach ply or cord nearside front tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,563 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance inner (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

all tyre treads low

child seat fitted, items not tested

Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,563 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance inner (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre treads low

child seat fitted, items not tested

Fail 15 May 2015 34,364 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 34,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,868 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 ELC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LB08 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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