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LG08 EPV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 72,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,391 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 66,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,504 miles

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

o/s/f headlight lens cloudy

Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f headlight lens cloudy

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,106 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 56,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,626 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 46,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 15,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 EPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG08 EPV, 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 LG08 EPV registered?

LG08 EPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LG08 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 EPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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