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LR08 RHK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 RHK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 70,939 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,816 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 67,816 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,190 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 65,186 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,871 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,628 miles

FRONT WIPER SPLIT BUT NOT EFFECTING THE DRIVERS VIEW.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED & WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 19,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tread cut wall and tread cracking not exsposing cords

n/s/r tyre wall cut and tread cracking not exsporing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,419 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cut wall and tread cracking not exsposing cords

n/s/r tyre wall cut and tread cracking not exsporing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 12,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 RHK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

LR08 RHK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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