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NH57 LXU

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,169 mi
Last recorded119,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 LXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 119,169 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING THE FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,330 miles

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURAL

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

REAR AXEL CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING THE INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,737 miles

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURAL

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

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

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

REAR AXEL CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 27 Sep 2023 113,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURAL

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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rec nearside rear brake service

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 97,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,751 miles

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

both front anti roll bars deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking between tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,639 miles

nsr brake signs of overheating

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,881 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,409 miles

Nearside Front front tyres wall starting to crack on outer edge plus very near legal limit

rear tyres starting to split on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,904 miles

Rear bumper wiring hanging loose

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,803 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,012 miles

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

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

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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NH57 LXU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH57 LXU, 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 NH57 LXU registered?

NH57 LXU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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