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LE57 BVH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,425 mi
Last recorded197,425 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 BVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 197,425 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 197,425 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 173,421 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 153,393 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 144,935 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front grill loose but not insecure.

Fail 3 Feb 2018 144,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front grill loose but not insecure.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 132,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,719 miles

BOTH THE CENTRAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS ARE CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE

THE REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS MISSING

Pass 3 Feb 2015 111,019 miles

Exhauast back box heat shield corroded and insecure.

Exhaust middle box heat shield corroded and insecure.

N/S track rod inner ball joint slight play.

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres virtualy bald on inner edge.

Slight clunck from steering rack.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 111,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhauast back box heat shield corroded and insecure.

Exhaust middle box heat shield corroded and insecure.

N/S track rod inner ball joint slight play.

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres virtualy bald on inner edge.

Slight clunck from steering rack.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,638 miles

both the front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

the n/s/r tyres wearing close to the legal limit and has a deep cut in it

the o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,638 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both the front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

front inner brake pad at the o/s/f is getting low on material

the n/s/r tyres wearing close to the legal limit and has a deep cut in it

the o/s/f brakes binding slightly

the o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,526 miles

the front screen is cracked (not large enough to fail)

this car has an engine oil leak

this cars engine oil levels on its min mark

Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,526 miles

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

the front screen is cracked (not large enough to fail)

this car has an engine oil leak

this cars engine oil levels on its min mark

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front grille damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers split at ends and juddering

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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LE57 BVH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LE57 BVH, 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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LE57 BVH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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