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LB57 WVG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,232 mi
Last recorded148,232 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 WVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 148,232 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear under lower sills and both rear inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 139,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,978 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,367 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle and body has been under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear lower floors rusty

both rear under lower sills rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear lower floors rusty

both rear under lower sills rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

both rear shocker casings rusty

both rear under lower sills and floors rusting

rear axle rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing on retaining nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

both rear shocker casings rusty

both rear under lower sills and floors rusting

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle + chassis corroded

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 96,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 86,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,705 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 81,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,159 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,234 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 65,233 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,035 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,956 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,180 miles

N/s/f foglight glass broken.

N/s/r tyre 2/3mm (225-35-19)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,180 miles

N/s/f foglight glass broken.

N/s/r tyre 2/3mm (225-35-19)

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 WVG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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