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LB08 SWY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Gas diesel 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 SWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas diesel
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 85,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 81,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 78,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 74,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 71,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 69,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively LOOKS LIKE WHEEL WAS BINDING AT SOME POINT BUT FREE AT TEST TIME (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front tyre wear inner

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,046 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,662 miles

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

Offside 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 SWY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc gas diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

LB08 SWY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is LB08 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 SWY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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