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LB08 HGM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,758 mi
Last recorded125,758 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,758 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 125,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

under trays loose

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,660 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Boot latch striker (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid slightly loose Boot latch striker (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 109,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp working intermittently

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,247 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,889 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

vehicle hand brake trim slightly loose,however handbrake does function as intended.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 94,889 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay in closed postion,phone holder ,air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

vehicle hand brake trim slightly loose,however handbrake does function as intended.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,360 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,268 miles

Engine under tray damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,403 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 HGM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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