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LB08 XEY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XEY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,036 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 84,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,240 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre perished and stepping on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre perished and stepping on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,938 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/R17Y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,613 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking and slightly out of shape.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R & O/S/R uneven tyre wear

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XEY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

LB08 XEY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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