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LB08 ZHU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

267,958 mi
Last recorded267,958 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ZHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 267,958 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 251,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 251,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 222,893 miles

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2022 222,891 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2021 199,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 199,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault turned abs light off on snap on diagnostic after replacing abs ring (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 192,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 185,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 172,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 172,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 148,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,029 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,692 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,209 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 92,209 miles

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

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 ZHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

LB08 ZHU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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