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AT57 MBU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,333 mi
Last recorded171,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 MBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 171,333 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 171,333 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 167,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 167,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 164,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2023 160,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 157,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 151,743 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 151,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 146,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 133,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,148 miles

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

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

Spare inflation kit defective.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,408 miles

under tray fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of underside of car

Fail 25 Aug 2015 96,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of underside of car

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,322 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,499 miles

diesel emissions ok, but not detectable

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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AT57 MBU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AT57 MBU, 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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AT57 MBU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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