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LB57 TXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,341 mi
Last recorded189,341 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 TXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 189,341 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 189,328 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible figure delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens damaged and deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust gases at rear of engine

fog lamp tell tail not working

Pass 17 Jan 2019 174,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 174,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 170,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 159,866 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 159,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 149,195 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,193 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 129,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,270 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 115,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner 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)

clutch fluid level close to min

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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LB57 TXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB57 TXJ, 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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LB57 TXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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