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LV08 PXB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,843 mi
Last recorded164,843 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 PXB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 164,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,206 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn and perishing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front headlights cloudy

Fail 14 Oct 2020 157,145 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn and perishing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front headlights cloudy

Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,991 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,815 miles

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

exhaust heatshield above rear box corroded loose

Fail 15 Apr 2017 116,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust heatshield above rear box corroded loose

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,824 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,361 miles

rear exhaust pipe heat shield broken

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,325 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,725 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,185 miles

offside front bump stop adrift

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,172 miles

offside front bump stop adrift

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 PXB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV08 PXB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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