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LE57 DXZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 145,044 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 145,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2025 138,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 138,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 132,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 126,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2023 126,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2022 120,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2022 120,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also vsa warning light indicating fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn tread depth to 2mm scrubbed on inner edge 205/55r16-94v

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre tread depth 3mm scrubbed inner edge 205/55r16-94v

Pass 28 May 2021 111,951 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 111,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 102,299 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and cracking between treads 205/55r16-91v

both sides rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2019 89,718 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 89,718 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 82,046 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 77,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot catch insecure boot needs to be slammed to be secure

Fail 17 May 2017 77,986 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 74,757 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre has small cut on outer wall

Fail 24 May 2016 74,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer tyre wall

Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer tyre wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,307 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,568 miles

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

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 DXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DXZ, 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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What year was LE57 DXZ registered?

LE57 DXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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