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LV08 XLH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,259 mi
Last recorded180,259 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 180,259 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 174,312 miles

Front bumper and lights secured with ties , accident damage to front end

Parking brake lever cover taped on, headlights straps glued on ns

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 174,312 miles

Front bumper and lights secured with ties , accident damage to front end

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

Parking brake lever cover taped on, headlights straps glued on ns

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 174,150 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted door/bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing /bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission test wont register

front end damage to car

Pass 20 Dec 2017 164,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door check strap inop

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

body damage o/s n/s

parking brake lever damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2017 164,715 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door check strap inop

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

body damage o/s n/s

parking brake lever damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2016 145,485 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r quarter

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 145,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r quarter

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2016 133,681 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 133,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 122,107 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 122,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,519 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 111,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

front under bumper trims loose through damage.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,988 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 98,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,437 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,437 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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 XLH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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