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LT08 VXM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,583 mi
Last recorded213,583 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VXM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 213,583 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 213,583 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 200,838 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 200,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 181,995 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 181,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 155,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,989 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,453 miles

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

Front discs slightly worped on inner edge

Nearside headlamp has condensation but not effecting the beam pattern

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear discs badly lipped and discoloured

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,453 miles

Front discs slightly worped on inner edge

Nearside headlamp has condensation but not effecting the beam pattern

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear discs badly lipped and discoloured

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 VXM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXM, 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 LT08 VXM registered?

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

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