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2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 VPN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,085 miles

REAR AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR SHOCKERS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

UNDERTRAYS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,720 miles

both rear shockers showing signs of corrosion

plastic under trays fitted

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 111,558 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,593 miles

Both rear inner brake hoses corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 108,584 miles

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

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

Both rear inner brake hoses corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,819 miles

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r tyre a minor cut on inner sideweall

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2020 104,817 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r tyre a minor cut on inner sideweall

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,800 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion to both brake flexis

both headlamp aims only just visible

Fail 21 Dec 2019 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear surface corrosion to both brake flexis

both headlamp aims only just visible

Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,758 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 99,758 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

inspected underbody best as possible due to undercovers

Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

inspected underbody best as possible due to undercovers

Pass 17 Dec 2016 93,796 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,315 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,898 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,236 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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MM57 VPN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM57 VPN, 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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MM57 VPN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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