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LC08 TVN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,839 mi
Last recorded182,839 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 182,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 175,187 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 165,342 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 165,341 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 162,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 155,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-body, sill and under-bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 155,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-body, sill and under-bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,922 miles

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

underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Sep 2018 141,919 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 128,897 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,893 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 126,366 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 126,366 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,877 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 110,877 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,116 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,116 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 85,589 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 85,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TVN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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