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LF58 YBD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,736 mi
Last recorded215,736 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF58 YBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 215,736 miles

Handbrake travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Under covers and front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2026 215,736 miles

Handbrake travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Under covers and front bumper damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 204,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear floors/cross members/sills/undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 204,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear floors/cross members/sills/undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 188,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 188,606 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 171,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 171,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Axle deformed and unserviceable Rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 155,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 138,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2021 138,508 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 124,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2020 124,492 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2019 115,488 miles

Honda cover panels fitted:- underside, engine, sills, wheelarches [unable to assess behind them

both front tyres badly worn on edges

corrosion:- rear axle mounts, underside of vehicle, offside rear shock absorber

Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Honda cover panels fitted:- underside, engine, sills, wheelarches [unable to assess behind them

both front tyres badly worn on edges

corrosion:- rear axle mounts, underside of vehicle, offside rear shock absorber

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,403 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 107,403 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,310 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

no emissions detected

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,731 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,098 miles

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

Slight damage to number plates.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,657 miles

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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LF58 YBD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LF58 YBD, 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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LF58 YBD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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