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LR08 DRX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,285 mi
Last recorded169,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 DRX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 169,285 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 169,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 159,308 miles

Central heat shield loose but meets requirements

Central to rear exhaust flange and fixing bolts corroding but meet requirements

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens damaged

Offside Rear breaks slightly binding and pads slightly overheated but meets requirements at time of test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all track rod end and suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating but meet requirements

Fail 6 Jan 2025 159,308 miles

Front Position lamp not working both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield loose but meets requirements

Central to rear exhaust flange and fixing bolts corroding but meet requirements

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens damaged

Offside Rear breaks slightly binding and pads slightly overheated but meets requirements at time of test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all track rod end and suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating but meet requirements

Pass 5 Jan 2024 149,499 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken not working

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

emissions no acceleration detected

Fail 4 Jan 2024 149,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken not working

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

emissions no acceleration detected

Pass 29 Dec 2022 141,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged and not working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 132,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 132,544 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 125,128 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,710 miles

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 117,710 miles

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 94,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,604 miles

child seat fitted - unable to check seat belt

Fail 22 Jan 2016 76,604 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

child seat fitted - unable to check seat belt

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,741 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,654 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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LR08 DRX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 DRX, 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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LR08 DRX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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