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LR08 FOT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,591 mi
Last recorded111,591 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FOT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,591 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 111,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,620 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 109,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,085 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 108,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,154 miles

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2021 102,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,185 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure two mounts detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,580 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,961 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,046 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,102 miles

nearside rear bumper and wheel arch damaged.

plastic covers fitted underside and outer body sills.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,082 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear bumper and wheel arch damaged.

plastic covers fitted underside and outer body sills.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted on underside.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 26,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted on underside.

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 FOT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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