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LC08 YCY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,659 mi
Last recorded192,659 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YCY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 192,659 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 192,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 187,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 177,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 177,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 165,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,813 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 136,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,587 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy

squeak from nsr when wheel is rotated

Fail 24 Feb 2018 123,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Offside Front top mount noisy

squeak from nsr when wheel is rotated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,584 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 92,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,360 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing low edges

Offside front tyre wearing low edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,572 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 32,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 32,768 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 25,839 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 YCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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