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MW57 PBZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,068 mi
Last recorded154,068 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 PBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 154,068 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 154,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 150,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,334 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 138,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 133,242 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 133,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 r18 92y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 117,490 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,484 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 96,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,263 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level at minimum level

Fail 24 Oct 2012 72,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil level at minimum level

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MW57 PBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MW57 PBZ, 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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MW57 PBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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