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LM57 GVD

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

161,819 mi
Last recorded161,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 GVD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 161,819 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/sills & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 161,818 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/sills & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 156,152 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,008 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,213 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 119,539 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2020 112,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing from in side edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,183 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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LM57 GVD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LM57 GVD, 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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LM57 GVD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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