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LG08 XLR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XLR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,050 miles

Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2019 75,044 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,332 miles

Offside Front bumper trim slightly damaged and insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2017 71,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front bumper trim slightly damaged and insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,594 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,468 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,293 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

o/s door mirror secured with tape

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

o/s door mirror secured with tape

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XLR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

LG08 XLR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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