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LB08 XFP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,917 mi
Last recorded151,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XFP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 151,917 miles

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

Rear General corrosion to rear beam and suspension components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 148,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 148,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 144,655 miles

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

Offside 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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 140,368 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within outer tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 140,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within outer tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,500 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner & Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 135,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner & Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 129,375 miles

noise from rear brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 118,441 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner side light bulb not working

Offside Rear Inner stop light bulb not working

Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 111,673 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,009 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail embedded in tread

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,787 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking to nearside/offside front bottom arm rubber bushes

slight cracking to rear subframe bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,496 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,495 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,723 miles

Both rear tyres have radial cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,178 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XFP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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