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OE08 LSV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,807 mi
Last recorded149,807 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LSV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,807 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,514 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,860 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,518 miles

front tyres 2mm

rear tyres cracking across tread pattern

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,979 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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OE08 LSV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE08 LSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 LSV registered?

OE08 LSV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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