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LB08 EMF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 117,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 105,142 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 100,956 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 100,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,829 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Position lamp on bootlid not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern very faint (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working Both stop lamps on bootlid and body not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working Stop lamp on body not working (1.2.1b)

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Position lamp on bootlid not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern very faint (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,350 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 EMF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EMF, 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 EMF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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