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LG08 ERO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,144 mi
Last recorded172,144 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ERO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 172,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy and tail pipe deteriorated. (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers heavy corrosion.

Fail 13 May 2025 172,143 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy and tail pipe deteriorated. (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers heavy corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2024 163,559 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 163,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,593 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 153,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,146 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 146,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 139,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 132,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear uneven wear causing high spots .

Nearside and offside rear axle heavy corrosion.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 122,836 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear uneven wear causing high spots .

Nearside and offside rear axle heavy corrosion.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 110,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 100,321 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 91,761 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 85,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 79,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,052 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,006 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to check most of floor and sills due to under side mostly covered

wipers smeering

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 ERO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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