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LD08 SXA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,874 mi
Last recorded176,874 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 176,874 miles

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

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

both rear subrame bushes worn

slight play in rack

slight rusty underrside

Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rusty under side of car

Fail 4 Dec 2018 161,112 miles

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rusty under side of car

Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,875 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front suspension arm bushes slightl worn

child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 143,875 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front suspension arm bushes slightl worn

child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,748 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/r at time of test

o/s/f fog light cracked

oil leak from driveshaft seal

Pass 9 Dec 2015 10,950 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm

tracking needs checking?

Fail 1 Dec 2015 114,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres 1.6mm

tracking needs checking?

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,360 miles

rear tyres out of shape

slight play n/s rack

Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,360 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

slight play n/s rack

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,258 miles

rear brake pads very low

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,258 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm.

rear brake pads very low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system has a mounting not fully secure, Exhaust is still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight uneven wear on n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,067 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)

rear tyres small cracks slight distorted

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 SXA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD08 SXA, 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 LD08 SXA registered?

LD08 SXA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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