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LR08 VAK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 108,688 miles

UNDER BODY MANUFACTURE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 89,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 75,150 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 75,150 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2021 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp casing damaged,advise to change.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 56,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,606 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and age cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 4mm (3.5.1g)

Weak nearside headlamp aim pattern

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,597 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 46,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wall cut deep

Fail 11 Jul 2013 38,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wall cut deep

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,502 miles

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 VAK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

LR08 VAK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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