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LT08 BBX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,443 mi
Last recorded116,443 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 116,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 114,760 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front cv joints clicking - dry ?

steering rack notchy

Fail 8 May 2023 114,760 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front cv joints clicking - dry ?

steering rack notchy

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 109,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 104,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks leaking and becoming weak (rainy day) (5.3.2 (d))

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/r number plate lamp inop

Fail 8 May 2021 104,275 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks leaking and becoming weak (rainy day) (5.3.2 (d))

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/r number plate lamp inop

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,803 miles

Damage to front bumper.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front seat, back rest release lever not working.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear axle prescribed mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 94,569 miles

Deterioration to both front suspension arm bushes

Deterioration to rear number plate

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

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Tilt mechanism on nearside front seat not working

corrosion around rear axle mountings

damage to front bumper

Fail 2 Mar 2019 94,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Deterioration to both front suspension arm bushes

Deterioration to rear number plate

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

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Tilt mechanism on nearside front seat not working

corrosion around rear axle mountings

damage to front bumper

Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,324 miles

50% of centre brake lamp does not appear to be working.

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Damage to nearside front bumper and headlamp.

Deterioration to rear number plate.

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside outer brake lamp not working.

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working.

Offside front tyre, inner wall starting to split.

Offside inner brake lamp not working.

Tilt mechanism on nearside front seat not working.

Tyre pressures appear low.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 82,324 miles

50% of centre brake lamp does not appear to be working.

Corrosion around rear axle mountings.

Damage to nearside front bumper and headlamp.

Deterioration to rear number plate.

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer brake lamp not working.

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre, inner wall starting to split.

Offside inner brake lamp not working.

Tilt mechanism on nearside front seat not working.

Tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,415 miles

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 64,886 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,425 miles

front brake pads worn.

offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 53,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn.

offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,218 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,609 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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LT08 BBX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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