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LG08 BRX

2008 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

286,436 mi
Last recorded286,436 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 BRX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 286,436 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 286,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 279,740 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides Bumper mounts slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion all around underneath

Offside Front Fog lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper mounts slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 261,965 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides Bumper mounts slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper mounts slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 261,965 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides Bumper mounts slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper mounts slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 248,971 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged but not sharp edges

Fail 23 Aug 2021 248,971 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged but not sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2020 234,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 234,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,548 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 72,548 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 205,907 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 205,907 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 201,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 178,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 160,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 160,553 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 145,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,360 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 109,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,128 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,128 miles

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

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

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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LG08 BRX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG08 BRX, 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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LG08 BRX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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