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LB57 UCM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,774 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 131,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,634 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight noisy on lock to lock check

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 126,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,402 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 120,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 to 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,571 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,571 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,498 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 92,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,144 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,144 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,690 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perished and tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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LB57 UCM 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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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