2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · ET57 LRF
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 121,140 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET57 LRF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2023
- 121,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET57 LRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (ET57 LRF) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side reduced performance at wheel (1.4.1 (a))”.
ET57 LRF Mileage History
- 20/05/2022108,508 mi
- 23/05/2022108,509 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2023121,138 mi+12,629 mi
- 22/05/2023121,140 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,575 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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