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OE08 LZV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,933 mi
Last recorded113,933 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LZV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,933 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

o/s front wheel arch trim missing, no sharp edges at time of test

rear brake discs are heavily corroded on inside face

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2021 113,681 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

o/s front wheel arch trim missing, no sharp edges at time of test

rear brake discs are heavily corroded on inside face

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,849 miles

o/s front wing has trim missing, no sharp edges at time of test

rear brake discs are corroded on inside face

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,964 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2018 96,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,207 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 14 May 2015 64,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 64,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,374 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,709 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,196 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 LZV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 OE08 LZV, 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 OE08 LZV registered?

OE08 LZV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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