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LY08 CXM

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CXM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 125,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and inner edge worn smooth. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and inner edge worn smooth. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,586 miles

Rear Rear exhaust hanger mount broken. but exhaust is still supported

Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust hanger mount broken. but exhaust is still supported

Pass 8 Apr 2018 81,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2018 81,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front deep cut to outer sidewall

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under tray covers

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,129 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,365 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper split

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,969 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,865 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,224 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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LY08 CXM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LY08 CXM, 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 LY08 CXM registered?

LY08 CXM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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