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LG08 XMT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,454 mi
Last recorded156,454 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 156,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 150,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 May 2025 150,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,139 miles

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

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nail ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Apr 2023 137,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nail ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 107,061 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 107,061 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 86,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,592 miles

plastic under trays fitted limiting inspection

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2015 35,419 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking.and low on tread.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,419 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking.and low on tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,782 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 XMT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol 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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

LG08 XMT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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