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LY57 CYU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,545 mi
Last recorded163,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 CYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 163,545 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 163,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 147,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 142,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,151 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 136,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 132,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 125,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,958 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,166 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,529 miles

cut in offside front tyre but not to cords

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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LY57 CYU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LY57 CYU, 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 LY57 CYU registered?

LY57 CYU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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