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LR08 NVB

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NVB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,883 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2024 113,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,116 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Underside rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2023 105,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusty

Underside rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,466 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,937 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 81,937 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,314 miles

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

under covers fitted to car

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,063 miles

Front advise geometry check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remain wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remain wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below limit (3.5.1g)

Front advise geometry check

Front unable to clearly see front brake pads

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remain wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remain wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 33,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 NVB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

LR08 NVB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is LR08 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 NVB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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