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LB08 OVW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 126,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 121,008 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,555 miles

exhaust system corroded

ns+os head lamps deteriorated/faded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2024 115,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

ns+os head lamps deteriorated/faded

nsr tyre worn on edges + perished/cracking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,379 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 109,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 103,480 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Washer jet poor

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,524 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 29 May 2021 99,524 miles

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 30 May 2020 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/rear hanger broken

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 91,299 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded rear mount broken

Fail 30 May 2019 91,299 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded rear mount broken

Pass 31 May 2018 85,429 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s slight corrosion at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 85,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s slight corrosion at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 68,709 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,581 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 29,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,042 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 OVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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