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LF08 BZD

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,134 mi
Last recorded144,134 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BZD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 144,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,345 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, and images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,379 miles

Offside Front spot light water ingress

Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,912 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2022 131,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted [refit correctly] (4.1.2 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,497 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 124,497 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))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,916 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 106,416 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,905 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,780 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres starting to perish

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,692 miles

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

front and rear no.plates slightly deteriorated

rear discs poor cond.

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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LF08 BZD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LF08 BZD, 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 LF08 BZD registered?

LF08 BZD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LF08 BZD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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