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LR08 WTA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,329 mi
Last recorded163,329 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WTA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 163,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to axle/suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,370 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2024 155,370 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2023 147,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 137,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,620 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,806 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 108,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,266 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 97,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,992 miles

front wiper blades 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 WTA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

LR08 WTA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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