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LB08 ZKY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,222 mi
Last recorded112,222 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 112,222 miles

Both sides rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 112,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Both sides rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 109,281 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,274 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 105,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 100,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 100,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle is jammed into door shut (7.1.2 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

knocking noise at steering rack?

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn to legal limit ,recommend immediate replacement

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2020 94,612 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 94,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45zr17 94w x/l (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,959 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 89,958 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,272 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 60,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 48,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,990 miles

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 ZKY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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