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LT08 VXU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,844 mi
Last recorded80,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,349 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill damaged) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 66,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 66,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 54,369 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,032 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,685 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,685 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,294 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,438 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 VXU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc electric 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 LT08 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

Is LT08 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 VXU 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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