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LG08 CTO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 CTO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,152 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 122,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,801 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 113,801 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,281 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,907 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 111,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,773 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,503 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Feb 2012 82,918 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,198 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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LG08 CTO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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