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2008 Honda Civic
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121,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underbody general corrosion
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underbody general corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides o/s & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under cover fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear tyre has small lumps on tread.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre has small lumps on tread.
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LM08 KAE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LM08 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 April 2008.
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