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LE57 EUJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,794 mi
Last recorded194,794 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 194,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 194,263 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged also below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 189,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sills and chassis outrigger[marked with yellow chalk] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp unit slight damage

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills [next to trailing arms on axle] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged bent (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 173,757 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2024 173,702 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel ,from tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 168,412 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 168,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 163,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 159,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 152,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Feb 2019 146,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 137,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Diesel smoke emissions are too low to be metered

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel One click left (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 137,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Diesel smoke emissions are too low to be metered

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel One click left (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 115,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,413 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,632 miles

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

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in os antiroll bar drop link

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,480 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,371 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EUJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EUJ, 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 EUJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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