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LB08 SXD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 SXD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,006 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in poor state

bonnet catch doesn't hold close on 2nd latch (loose )

handbrake lever damaged

nearside front headlamp adjuster wired in backwards to offside front

Fail 18 Mar 2021 146,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working fits in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in poor state

Offside Rear brake pad wearing thin

bonnet catch doesn't hold close on 2nd latch (loose )

handbrake lever damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2020 140,572 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 140,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 132,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 132,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,472 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 118,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,144 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)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 101,144 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)

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Nov 2014 80,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,244 miles

Objects removed from the interior mirror before the MOT was carried out.

Offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.Tyre size 205/55x16V.

Rear Brake-discs corroded(Not affecting brake performance).

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,448 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 SXD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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