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LX08 GKY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 GKY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,675 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2025 117,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,047 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 114,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,523 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,289 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 105,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 97,589 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 97,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,362 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 95,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,164 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,002 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 63,122 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,004 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,684 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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LX08 GKY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LX08 GKY, 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 LX08 GKY registered?

LX08 GKY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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