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LR08 WTU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,172 mi
Last recorded141,172 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,172 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 18 Feb 2026 141,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 138,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,224 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 133,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres getting worn on outer tracks......... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and worn on inner faces...... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 129,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres getting worn on outer tracks......... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and worn on inner faces...... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,369 miles

Rear Adv rear exhaust joint corroded ........

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 128,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly splitting in tread........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Adv rear exhaust joint corroded ........

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,968 miles

Offside Rear Adv offside rear tyre low on pressure........

Fail 30 Aug 2019 127,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working Lamp inop........ (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Adv offside rear tyre low on pressure........

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 123,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,941 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,205 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 WTU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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