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LC08 LVV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,073 mi
Last recorded71,073 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 LVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front under wheel arch cover and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn low to worn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn low to worn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,089 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front bumper and under wheel arch cover damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty [on limit] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sill members covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2023 66,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front nearside front bumper and under wheel arch cover damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty [on limit] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sill members covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to tread pattern and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low to worn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low to worn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits around inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits around inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged & wheel arch trim

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner flitch cover insecure, fouling tyre on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged & wheel arch trim

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,227 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 55,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,140 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,962 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,159 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,044 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 LVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

LC08 LVV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 LVV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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