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LC08 UOL

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,808 mi
Last recorded170,808 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UOL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 170,808 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats not in use

Fail 10 Mar 2026 170,691 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats not in use

Pass 2 Apr 2025 168,058 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 167,880 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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 163,699 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever grip worn and slightly damaged (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 163,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail knocking badly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever grip worn and slightly damaged (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no longer reflective (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no longer reflective (0.1 (b))

Steering Rack notchy

Fail 6 Mar 2023 159,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working LED - Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no longer reflective (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no longer reflective (0.1 (b))

Steering Rack notchy

Pass 10 Mar 2022 156,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 152,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,046 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,089 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,145 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,960 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 101,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,059 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 UOL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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