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LD08 LHG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,154 mi
Last recorded156,154 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LHG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 156,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 145,874 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 139,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 136,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 129,290 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 27 May 2021 123,105 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 117,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,199 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 104,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,338 miles

front wipers worn & starting to smear

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,009 miles

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

o/s headlamp is cloudy, not affecting beam image

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,009 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s headlamp is cloudy, not affecting beam image

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,955 miles

All tyres cracking in tread blocks,no cords exposed

n/s/f tyre @ 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre wearing stepped on inner edge

o/s/f tyre @ 3mm & nearly bald on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,955 miles

All tyres cracking in tread blocks,no cords exposed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre @ 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre wearing stepped on inner edge

o/s/f tyre @ 3mm & nearly bald on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,214 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

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

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

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 LHG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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