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LX08 UGU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,594 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 165,592 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 161,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 161,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 153,009 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor image both headlamps

Pass 1 Apr 2021 142,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front springs getting corroded

poor image offside headlamp

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some corrosion rear undersills

Pass 2 Apr 2020 130,010 miles

both front and offside rear tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2019 150,701 miles

both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 3 Mar 2018 154,104 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,371 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 139,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 130,396 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 119,655 miles

low on oil

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 108,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 92,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,459 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 UGU 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 77.8%.

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 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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

LX08 UGU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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