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LM08 YOE

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YOE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sills and under body covered

Fail 22 Sep 2025 140,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

sills and under body covered

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,177 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 104,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,056 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,588 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,786 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF / NSF tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,299 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,500 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 22,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YOE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol 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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

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

Is LM08 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 YOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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