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LG08 WUP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,742 mi
Last recorded194,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WUP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 194,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 182,133 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 181,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 173,390 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 173,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 171,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 159,726 miles

Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear

Pass 27 Jul 2018 146,770 miles

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

Small stone chip o/s/f screen

Fail 27 Jul 2018 146,770 miles

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

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

Small stone chip o/s/f screen

Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 115,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,649 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,649 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,930 miles

Corrosion rear brake discs.

Damage to the nearside mirror indicator.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre on 2.0mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,396 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,443 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 62,382 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 WUP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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