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LG08 YLD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 97,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot slightly damaged

Windscreen washers had a reduced flow or stream however satisfactory at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,070 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,054 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,054 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 78,279 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID'S FITTED NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,238 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 33,238 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,609 miles

all brake pipes and fuel lines covered up with plastic under tray covers.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

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 YLD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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