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LT08 VXV

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,502 mi
Last recorded136,502 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VXV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 136,502 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 136,502 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 131,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 125,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 122,794 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 117,210 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 117,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 111,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,052 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,625 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 94,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Nov 2016

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 55,007 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,164 miles

offside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,419 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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 VXV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

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

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