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LS08 HCP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,551 mi
Last recorded103,551 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 HCP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 103,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering slightly tight when turning

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,181 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction vsa light on dash (vehicle stability assist) (2.6 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering tight (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,717 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 92,716 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,327 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,471 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left and tread cracked slightly

Offside front inner cv boot slightly perished

Offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside front wishbone rear bush slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Signs of heat in nearside rear disc but not binding at time of test

Undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working INNER LAMPS (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left and tread cracked slightly

Offside front inner cv boot slightly perished

Offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside front wishbone rear bush slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Signs of heat in nearside rear disc but not binding at time of test

Undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,837 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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LS08 HCP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS08 HCP, 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 LS08 HCP registered?

LS08 HCP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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