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LB57 TXL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 TXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 151,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 151,849 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears cracking/peeling (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate is loose, Catching on the disc

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 145,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,445 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,727 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,545 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,623 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 106,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,112 miles

offside rear inner side light inopp

slight damage to offside front drop link boot

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,621 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 93,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,733 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Feb 2016 87,733 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,833 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,833 miles

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

both rear tyre have cracks on outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,100 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,351 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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LB57 TXL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXL, 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 LB57 TXL registered?

LB57 TXL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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