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LD08 WAO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,574 mi
Last recorded61,574 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 61,574 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,968 miles

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2021 56,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear discs excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,841 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,134 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 45,593 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,954 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

unable to fully inspect nearside rear outer seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,804 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,650 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,922 miles

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

approx.2mm left on rear brake pads.

approx.4mm left on front brake pads.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 22,922 miles

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

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

approx.2mm left on rear brake pads.

approx.4mm left on front brake pads.

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 WAO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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