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LG08 ZZC

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,682 mi
Last recorded204,682 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZZC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 204,682 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 204,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery clamps just resting on the top of the battery and moving freely (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner track rod has free play

Offside Front Inner track rod has free play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

headlights cloudy

Pass 25 Mar 2022 198,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 189,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 180,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 180,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 167,339 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 149,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 149,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre is close to legal limit (2mm)

Offside Front tyre is close to legal limit (2mm)

both front pads are wearing thin

both rear discs are worn/lipped, corroded

engine tray fitted

parking brake efficiency just met

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 104,333 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 104,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking on steering on lock to lock

scraping under side when braking

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 68,209 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,968 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 ZZC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

LG08 ZZC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 ZZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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