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LD08 EFE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,954 mi
Last recorded188,954 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 188,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

o/s & n/s front bottom ball joint nut no locking device fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 185,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 177,668 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 177,668 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,541 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 170,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,274 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads appear to be getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle starting to corrode

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 151,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 151,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,312 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 140,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,879 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 116,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to sidewall of nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 107,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to sidewall of nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,780 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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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LD08 EFE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LD08 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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