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LV08 XHW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,389 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 131,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 127,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 121,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 110,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,932 miles

Both front tyre low

Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,987 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre low

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,484 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,991 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,991 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,007 miles

Nearside 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 XHW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

LV08 XHW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LV08 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 XHW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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