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LB08 OVG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,373 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 102,371 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 30 Nov 2021 98,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,629 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,320 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,204 miles

both the rear brake discs are corroded on the braking surfaces

both the rear tyres are unevenly worn

central heat shield is lightly corroded and slightly insecure

rear exhaust heat shield is missing

the n/s/f shocker is leaking slightly

the o/s/f brake is binding slightly

the rear auto h/light adjuster bar is slightly siezed

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,847 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,847 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,921 miles

Both front tyres getting thin on inner edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,832 miles

Rear number plate not standard size.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/R brake disc heavily burnt and worn.

N/S/R brake pads excessivly burnt and crumbling.

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

O/S/R brake disc corroded.

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

Rear number plate not standard size.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 31,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both the front and rear number plates have been modified (but both are still eligable)

both the rear tyres treads and walls are lightly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,436 miles

both the front and rear number plates have been modified (but both are still eligable)

both the rear tyres treads and walls are lightly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,344 miles

near side front tyre tred worn low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,448 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 OVG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

LB08 OVG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is LB08 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 OVG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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