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LB57 ZHV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

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Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 ZHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,361 miles

Front Mudguard insecure both sides ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 54,361 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure both sides ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,065 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,278 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,278 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,911 miles

near side front /off side front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,354 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 23,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,218 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 18,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,532 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 ZHV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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