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LB08 XET

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,414 mi
Last recorded180,414 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 180,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 171,410 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 12 Jan 2023 167,692 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 163,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 159,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,135 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 136,862 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 127,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,250 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 118,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,763 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 54,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 May 2011 54,068 miles

front brake discs worn

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 XET 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 88.9%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

LB08 XET is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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