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LX08 OKV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,829 mi
Last recorded171,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 171,829 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 161,550 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 161,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 153,547 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper accident damage,not 100% secure

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate badly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded /worn inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield broken ,risk of falling off at some point

Fail 18 Feb 2019 153,546 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper accident damage,not 100% secure

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing badly corroded,falling apart

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded /worn inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield broken ,risk of falling off at some point

Fail 23 Nov 2018 152,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker wet with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Rear number plate light was slow to come on

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs ,inner faces corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front repeaters deterioated (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,311 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,539 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/r brake HAS been stickin advice strip clean check

Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,355 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/r brake HAS been stickin advice strip clean check

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,397 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 90,397 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,081 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 OKV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

LX08 OKV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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