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LG08 TYV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,987 mi
Last recorded110,987 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 TYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 110,987 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 110,987 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,968 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer shield loose.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly notchy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

door sill covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

windscreen washers weak.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 81,968 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer shield loose.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly notchy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

door sill covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 71,119 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both fromt (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,869 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 64,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,166 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,609 miles

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

Park brake only just meet the requirements

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,716 miles

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

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 TYV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

LG08 TYV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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