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LC08 HPE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,296 mi
Last recorded177,296 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 177,296 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 177,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED IN YELLOW PEN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED IN YELLOW PEN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 175,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 171,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 167,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 164,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 162,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 162,521 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 155,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres also bold on inner edge and have cuts to outer side walls just met requirements 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding causing components to overheat

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 144,012 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres also bold on inner edge and have cuts to outer side walls just met requirements 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding causing components to overheat

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,172 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 136,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s inner steering arm slight play

o/s/r break slightly binding

tyres wearing uneven due to wheel alignment fault

Fail 18 Apr 2016 127,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s inner steering arm slight play

o/s/r break slightly binding

tyres wearing uneven due to wheel alignment fault

Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,108 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 112,860 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 110,657 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,242 miles

Knock from steering turning wheels from lock to lock

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,242 miles

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

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

Knock from steering turning wheels from lock to lock

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)

Offside rear brake disc scored

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 HPE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LC08 HPE, 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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LC08 HPE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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