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LC08 VXS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VXS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 41,405 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 41,405 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed around the body mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly slow effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 41,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 41,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 40,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 39,767 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 38,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,613 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,613 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 31,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,482 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 12 Apr 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,897 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,440 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 VXS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

LC08 VXS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is LC08 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 VXS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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