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LR08 FNV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FNV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,603 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 81,584 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 76,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,882 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall abrasions and some cracking to wall

Fail 9 Feb 2018 46,882 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall abrasions and some cracking to wall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,430 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 42,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,233 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,545 miles

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

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres perishing on outer shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,038 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,386 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 11,757 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 11,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FNV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LR08 FNV, 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 LR08 FNV registered?

LR08 FNV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 FNV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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