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LH08 ATU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,312 mi
Last recorded188,312 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 ATU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 188,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wing accidentally damage

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 188,312 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 146,920 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 146,920 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 117,385 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 89,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 41,485 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,937 miles

both front tyre treads starting to split appart

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,303 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 22,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,175 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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LH08 ATU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LH08 ATU, 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 LH08 ATU registered?

LH08 ATU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LH08 ATU safe to buy?

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