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LT08 APK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,026 mi
Last recorded135,026 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 APK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 135,026 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 22 Mar 2025 131,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 117,510 miles

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

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

tyre slightly side worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 96,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,509 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 88,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,279 miles

Nearside Outer Brake light bulb is not working.

The offside rear childseat is loosely restrained.

Unable to check the offside rear seat belt as its connected to a childseat.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake light bulb is not working.

The offside rear childseat is loosely restrained.

Unable to check the offside rear seat belt as its connected to a childseat.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,839 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 61,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre is worn on both its edges.

Offside outer stop lamp bulb does not work.

The nearside inner stop lamp bulb does not work.

Pass 4 May 2014 54,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,523 miles

N/S/F tyre cut outter wall but not deep enough to reach inner ply/cord

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,049 miles

Front brake disc lipped

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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LT08 APK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT08 APK, 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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LT08 APK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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