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LV08 PWU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,736 mi
Last recorded121,736 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 118,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,908 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit only just legal when inspected

Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 225/45 YR17

Fail 14 Sep 2017 104,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 225/45 YR17

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,278 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,240 miles

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,240 miles

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

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,200 miles

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

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 PWU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LV08 PWU, 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 LV08 PWU registered?

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

Is LV08 PWU safe to buy?

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