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LG08 WUW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,258 mi
Last recorded162,258 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 162,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 151,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 151,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2023 140,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 129,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 121,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2020 113,801 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has split on outer shoulder down to chords but less than 25mm in length

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,034 miles

Nearside front tyre has split on outer shoulder down to chords but less than 25mm in length

Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,371 miles

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

o/s/f fog light glass broken and bulb not working

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,995 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 WUW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

LG08 WUW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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