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LX08 OKU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 69,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 53,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,414 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,727 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 44,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,810 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

plastic undertray fitted under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,672 miles

Offside Rear Back Panel Damaged

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,672 miles

Offside Rear Back Panel Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 22,116 miles

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

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

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

rear discs excessivley pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,972 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 OKU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX08 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

LX08 OKU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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