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LW08 MBX

2013 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 MBX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 137,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 137,102 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 132,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 132,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 132,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,353 miles

Offside Front wheel arch panel slightly insecure

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,352 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 83,941 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,867 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tail Light casing cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,867 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tail Light casing cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,573 miles

Front both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Offside Front Outer rack end rubber has slight deterioration,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock leaking (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Offside Front Outer rack end rubber has slight deterioration,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,342 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,342 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,835 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wishbone front bush's on both sides have minor cracks (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front lower wishbone front bush's have minor cracks

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,498 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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LW08 MBX is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2013 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 61,107 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 LW08 MBX, 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 13 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LW08 MBX is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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