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LC08 ZCE

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ZCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,243 miles

Engine management lamp is illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 r 17 87 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade 23 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade 28 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 r 17 87 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp is illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 r 17 87 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not checked

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 101,958 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 x missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 92,830 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 89,365 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 85,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 85,117 miles

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

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 13 May 2015 81,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,922 miles

both track rod end ball joints have perrished boots

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link upper ball joint boot perrished

Fail 21 May 2014 75,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both track rod end ball joints have perrished boots

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link upper ball joint boot perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,109 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)

o/s/r tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2012 64,218 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 47,551 miles

unable to check underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2011 47,551 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

unable to check underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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 ZCE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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