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LM08 YOA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YOA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 89,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside track rod end cover perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 89,612 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside track rod end cover perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 87,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2022 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

Offside track rod end cover perishing

Under trays fitted obscuring some coimponents

Fail 20 Mar 2021 80,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

Offside track rod end cover perishing

Under trays fitted obscuring some coimponents

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,608 miles

Various undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2019 67,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Various undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,553 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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LM08 YOA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc 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 LM08 YOA, 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 LM08 YOA registered?

LM08 YOA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is LM08 YOA safe to buy?

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