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Honda Civic

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,204 cc

LB08 ARUMOT history

LB08 ARU is a blue diesel Honda Civic first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
202,303 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ARU was last recorded at 202,303 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 3,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,318 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,985 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,303 miles
  • 2023 – 198,318 miles
  • 2022 – 194,710 miles
  • 2021 – 190,841 miles
  • 2020 – 186,588 miles
  • 2019 – 183,135 miles
  • 2018 – 174,995 miles
  • 2017 – 167,832 miles
  • 2016 – 158,127 miles
  • 2015 – 150,518 miles
  • 2014 – 140,158 miles
  • 2013 – 128,203 miles
  • 2012 – 118,678 miles
  • 2011 – 107,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    202,303 miles
    Test number
    627597692038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail202,303 miles (+3,985)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,303 miles
    Test number
    825556192142
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass198,318 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    198,318 miles
    Test number
    623292148937
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail198,318 miles (+3,608)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,318 miles
    Test number
    542341688726
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,710 miles (+3,869)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    194,710 miles
    Test number
    426551616268
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,841 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,841 miles
    Test number
    904368462352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,588 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    186,588 miles
    Test number
    228120750562
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail186,588 miles (+3,453)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,588 miles
    Test number
    968303974160
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass183,135 miles (+8,140)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,135 miles
    Test number
    474119282129
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,995 miles (+7,163)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    174,995 miles
    Test number
    974101192653
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass167,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,832 miles
    Test number
    674706324667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,832 miles (+196)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,832 miles
    Test number
    979201109956
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

  13. Fail167,636 miles (+9,509)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,636 miles
    Test number
    973021294223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass158,127 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    242398216959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail158,060 miles (+7,542)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    512829943883
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass150,518 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,518 miles
    Test number
    848249305214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail150,424 miles (+10,266)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,424 miles
    Test number
    275895205230
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass140,158 miles (+11,955)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,158 miles
    Test number
    366412394165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,203 miles (+9,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    885966293132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass118,678 miles (+11,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    618267362113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass107,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    626988361164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ARU

Does LB08 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ARU expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ARU?
The MOT on LB08 ARU expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ARU done?
LB08 ARU was recorded at 202,303 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has LB08 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ARU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 ARU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 ARU find?
LB08 ARU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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