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LB08 SWU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,412 mi
Last recorded113,412 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,412 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 107,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,768 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,768 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald at edges

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,110 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,206 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,246 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 SWU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

LB08 SWU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LB08 SWU safe to buy?

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