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LO08 VWE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,640 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,948 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,359 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,566 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 78,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Profile slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,399 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,370 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,383 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,881 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 VWE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

LO08 VWE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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