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LB08 HGK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 147,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills rear covered in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,091 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,461 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,632 miles

Nearside Front Wishbone bush perishing

Offside Front Wishbone bone bush perishing / With slight movement

Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wishbone bush perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wishbone bone bush perishing / With slight movement

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,322 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perishing

Engine Management Lamp On

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on 2mm And nailed at centre of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges and in a poor condition 195/65 15 H

Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,322 miles

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

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

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

Both front wishbone bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on 2mm And nailed at centre of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges and in a poor condition 195/65 15 H

Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,288 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2015 59,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 40,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 29,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,820 miles

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

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 HGK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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