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LC08 FZL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 FZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 153,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 153,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 145,136 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise both rear tyres wearing close to limit and wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 145,136 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise both rear tyres wearing close to limit and wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,190 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 138,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,461 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 125,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not working (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,611 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,939 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 95,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2013 95,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,568 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 345,591 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,090 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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LC08 FZL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LC08 FZL, 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 LC08 FZL registered?

LC08 FZL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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