MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush, coming apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Undertray likely to become detached Rubbing on floor and signs of snagging (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Rear Upper Exhaust heatshield hanging down hitting exhaust
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Exhaust heatshield hanging down hitting exhaust
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front n/s inner shock- absorber showing signs of leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front windscreen washers [not delivering water ] (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Body panel insecure front n/s inner wheel arch plastic cover fouling wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working front o/s outer door mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front n/s inner shock- absorber showing signs of leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
High Intensity Discharge headlamps fitted without headlamp washers or a self levelling system.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front tyres worn on edges, pass on centre 3/4 of tread
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wiper blades deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades deteriorated
child seat fitted to NSR seat unable to check seatbelt visual inspection only
child seat fitted to OSR seat unable to check seatbelt visual inspection only
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB08 XEW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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