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LB08 XFA

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 144,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 139,008 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 139,008 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 138,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 135,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 132,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 105,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,803 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,927 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 54,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XFA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

LB08 XFA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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