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LB08 FBL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,310 mi
Last recorded141,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 141,310 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,814 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 133,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 130,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed in center tread as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed in center tread as well (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,500 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,127 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 101,127 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim slight damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 92,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim slight damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,781 miles

Alarm continuously goes off once bonnet is released

Damage showing on O/S/F bumper corner trim/wheel arch trim.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad material starting to wear low - inners especially (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 60,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Bad oil leak from top seal. (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps O/S/R also has poor connection. Intermittent operation (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre section has a cut/tear of 60mm in length across deep into casing (4.1.D.1b)

Alarm continuously goes off once bonnet is released

Damage showing on O/S/F bumper corner trim/wheel arch trim.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad material starting to wear low - inners especially (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,622 miles

Front Both front wipers starting to age

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bad cut around its tread face - recommend further investigation asap.

Rear Both rear number plate lamps have poor connection mountings. Recommend further investigations

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side - brake pads wearing very close to wear limit - especially N/S/R pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2014 47,753 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 39,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2013 39,742 miles

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2012 30,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 22,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

offside front brake pads lower than nearside

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 FBL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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