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FB57 EPU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 EPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 101,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight blow on exhaust mid and rear

Fail 3 May 2025 101,521 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

sill and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,764 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 98,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 95,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,370 miles

Both front suspension coil springs are corroded at the upper end

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised to replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has minor wear (side play)

Rear axle is corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2022 93,370 miles

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

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

Both front suspension coil springs are corroded at the upper end

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised to replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has minor wear (side play)

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 69,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 53,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both scrubbing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 43,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 29,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,098 miles

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

osf tyre has a cut in sidewall cords not showing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,126 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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FB57 EPU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB57 EPU, 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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FB57 EPU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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