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LC58 ELW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,694 mi
Last recorded111,694 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 107,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,428 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 104,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,635 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet no washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,963 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,963 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs excessive worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,081 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)

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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LC58 ELW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC58 ELW, 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 LC58 ELW registered?

LC58 ELW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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