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LP08 CXC

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,072 mi
Last recorded209,072 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CXC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 209,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray loose at centre

Fail 6 Aug 2026 209,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect off side and near side, lens opaque. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray loose at centre

Pass 5 Sep 2025 204,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2025 204,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 196,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge stepped tread design and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2024 196,773 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 188,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2023 188,572 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2020 182,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear floor slight corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 173,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 5 May 2018 166,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/uneven wear / nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear/ worn edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge/ uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2018 166,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/uneven wear / nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear/ worn edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge/ uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2017 148,081 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 148,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 111,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,818 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,818 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 96,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,610 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,610 miles

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

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 CXC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

LP08 CXC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is LP08 CXC safe to buy?

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