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LC08 YCW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,138 mi
Last recorded172,138 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 172,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 153,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 146,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,114 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,114 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,695 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,617 miles

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

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,257 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,257 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,469 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,464 miles

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

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,933 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,506 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)

rear pads wearing thin discs worn out of shape

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 YCW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

LC08 YCW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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