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LD57 VHR

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,633 mi
Last recorded126,633 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 VHR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 126,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,583 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 118,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 109,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to cloudy lenses. need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Temporarily repaired but incorrectly positioned. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to cloudy lenses. need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror temporary repair

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

smell of diesel from bonnet area

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,827 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,156 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,852 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,963 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,230 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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LD57 VHR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD57 VHR, 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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LD57 VHR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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