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LG08 TYS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,682 mi
Last recorded117,682 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and has side wall damage

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2026 117,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working Requires new lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and has side wall damage

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F headlamp aim poor

O/S/R bumper corner damaged

O/S/R light lens damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2025 108,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F headlamp aim poor

O/S/R bumper corner damaged

O/S/R light lens damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2024 103,452 miles

minor exhaust blow (centre joining)

o/s/r light lens broken

rear bumper damaged( o/s)

Fail 27 Apr 2024 103,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

minor exhaust blow (centre joining)

o/s/r light lens broken

rear bumper damaged( o/s)

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,469 miles

child seat fitted

undertray covering underneath of car

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,820 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 76,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,826 miles

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

o/s lower sill flange, rear jacking point damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,826 miles

o/s lower sill flange, rear jacking point damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,247 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 TYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

LG08 TYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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