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DS57 LVC

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 51,581 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 4 Feb 2026 51,581 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,767 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2025 50,767 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2024 49,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 48,979 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,400 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 46,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 45,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,594 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 41,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,505 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 39,505 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 38,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,466 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,313 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,313 miles

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

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

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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DS57 LVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DS57 LVC, 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 DS57 LVC registered?

DS57 LVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is DS57 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 LVC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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