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LB08 YTC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 142,032 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers are cracked

Both nearside tyres are cracked

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 26 Apr 2024 138,751 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2023 135,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,499 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,186 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 122,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,767 miles

advise front discs

Fail 23 Mar 2019 109,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advise front discs

Fail 8 Mar 2019 109,715 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,783 miles

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

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

advise o/s drivers mirror lose

Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise o/s drivers mirror lose

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,671 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 91,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 80,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 51,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YTC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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