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LX08 YZB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,595 mi
Last recorded163,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,595 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 163,595 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure arch lining loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached CABLE TIES USED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 150,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached CABLE TIES USED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,986 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 140,986 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 133,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,936 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,127 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 97,050 miles

no rear seat belts checked(2 child seats fitted)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 97,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rear seat belts checked(2 child seats fitted)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 89,132 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are wearing thin

offside side repeater dim and only just met requirement

rear brake pads are low and require attention

Fail 14 Jan 2017 89,132 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres are wearing thin

offside side repeater dim and only just met requirement

rear brake pads are low and require attention

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside tyres are low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,540 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,851 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YZB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YZB, 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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LX08 YZB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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