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LM08 CNZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,454 mi
Last recorded147,454 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CNZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 147,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2025 143,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 139,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch missing taped up

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 135,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 127,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,653 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,011 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,011 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 66,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

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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LM08 CNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM08 CNZ, 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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LM08 CNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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