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LO08 DFP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,391 mi
Last recorded170,391 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 DFP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 170,391 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,527 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sign of repair covered with thick sealants

Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,805 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills have signs of repair covered in thick sealants

Fail 21 Feb 2024 159,802 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 159,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 153,270 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf/osf ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 143,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

window tinted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 132,827 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 119,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 110,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 102,837 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 102,837 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 92,148 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 77,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 64,347 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 49,644 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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LO08 DFP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO08 DFP, 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 LO08 DFP registered?

LO08 DFP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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