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LY08 CXW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,486 mi
Last recorded119,486 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,486 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber worn internally

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

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

slight noise from steering rack input shaft

Fail 23 Dec 2021 119,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber worn internally

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

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

slight noise from steering rack input shaft

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 111,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp covers in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,325 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,307 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,307 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 61,926 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,844 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,844 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,836 miles

OSR brake disc corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,559 miles

o/s wiper blade torn slight at end

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 CXW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY08 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

LY08 CXW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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