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LS08 XMM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,505 mi
Last recorded45,505 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,505 miles

Front Surface corrosion to front suspension and brake components

Offside Rear Advise seat belt noisy in operation

Rear Advise surface corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 45,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps have poor beam pattern, lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link lower boot detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Surface corrosion to front suspension and brake components

Offside Rear Advise seat belt noisy in operation

Rear Advise surface corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,267 miles

both headlamp beam patterns becoming

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,544 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,349 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 41,349 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,669 miles

corrosion started to surface of rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,909 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2020 36,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,649 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,017 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,611 miles

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

nearside rear brake discs half corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,094 miles

battery low on power

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,519 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 XMM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LS08 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

LS08 XMM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is LS08 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 XMM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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