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LD08 DGZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 DGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 97,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 97,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,946 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,202 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has damage and condensation inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished with splits on offside inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,202 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has damage and condensation inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished with splits on offside inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,673 miles

both side rear tyres cracking and perrished

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and edges wearing thin (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

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

both side rear tyres cracking and perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 47,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,968 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,513 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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LD08 DGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD08 DGZ, 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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LD08 DGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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