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MV57 EFR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,594 mi
Last recorded134,594 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 EFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 134,594 miles

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2023 134,594 miles

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

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 126,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,024 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front arch trim missing

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,133 miles

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

Offside front arch trim missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front arch trim missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2018 98,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim missing

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc guard very deteriorated

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel arch trim missing

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,706 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 76,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,470 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,983 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,107 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,380 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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MV57 EFR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV57 EFR, 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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MV57 EFR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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