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LB08 XEW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,306 mi
Last recorded192,306 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XEW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 192,306 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 192,137 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 176,059 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 176,059 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 155,721 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 155,721 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 132,027 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 132,027 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 119,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,855 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 109,783 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 100,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,681 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 81,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 81,426 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,401 miles

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?

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 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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