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LG08 XXW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 110,755 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to warning bars and worn/perishing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

noise from rear brakes when operated

Pass 30 May 2025 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 109,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 108,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,366 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 106,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,077 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear back plates corroded

parking brake efficiency just within mot limits

Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 101,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,106 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,966 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,049 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 76,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 67,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,148 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 XXW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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