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LP08 CWY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,249 mi
Last recorded91,249 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,249 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 91,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 91,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 90,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 77,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,960 miles

Nearside inner stop light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,957 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner stop light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,305 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking + side wall damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking + side wall damaged

Offside indicator repeater light dim

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,338 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,338 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,573 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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LP08 CWY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LP08 CWY, 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 LP08 CWY registered?

LP08 CWY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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