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MW08 LXP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LXP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 111,639 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 111,639 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,841 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In front of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 80,120 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In front of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,348 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Exhaust hangers corroded and in slightly poor condition

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

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

Offside front shock has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,312 miles

All exhaust hangers and forward joint slightly corroded and in slightly poor condition

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Offside front shock has a light misting of oil

Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,312 miles

All exhaust hangers and forward joint slightly corroded and in slightly poor condition

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

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

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

Offside front shock has a light misting of oil

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,464 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing more than slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges/ to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 69,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing more than slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges/ to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all/ front & rear offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 68,311 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored(damaged) by brake pad(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all/ front & rear offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 59,519 miles

extensive engine and underbody trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 59,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

extensive engine and underbody trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,009 miles

handbrake lever end trim loose

windscreen washer jet flow weak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 1 May 2012 19,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,079 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 16,079 miles

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

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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MW08 LXP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW08 LXP, 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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MW08 LXP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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