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LV08 VHU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,272 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,596 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 104,596 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,035 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,939 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 83,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,566 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,566 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,413 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 VHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV08 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

LV08 VHU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is LV08 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 VHU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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