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LG08 MUV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 137,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 132,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 124,417 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 120,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 120,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,120 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 110,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 104,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 93,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,460 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 MUV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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