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LV08 PWL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,038 mi
Last recorded137,038 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 PWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 120,948 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2025 120,948 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 89,863 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2023 80,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,530 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills and rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components including coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 71,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,150 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,303 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 63,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,002 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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LV08 PWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV08 PWL, 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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LV08 PWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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