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LR08 UVL

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 UVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 125,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,559 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever top is damaged / missing but functions as required

Offside front door mirror cover slightly damaged / taped up

Slight play / knock in the steering rack / system

Fail 4 Jan 2022 122,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached exhaust silencer (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever top is damaged / missing but functions as required

Offside front door mirror cover slightly damaged / taped up

Slight play / knock in the steering rack / system

Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,504 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre and perished ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,687 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,471 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,471 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

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 UVL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UVL, 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 UVL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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