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LB08 ELU

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,606 mi
Last recorded117,606 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ELU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,606 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,249 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on all discs

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2017 104,249 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch moulding missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outward (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on all discs

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,506 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 66,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 52,112 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 52,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 37,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 25,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 ELU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ELU, 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 LB08 ELU registered?

LB08 ELU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LB08 ELU safe to buy?

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