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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,799 cc

LB08 EMXMOT history

LB08 EMX is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 250,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
250,306 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 EMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 EMX was last recorded at 250,306 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 16,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,645 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,661 miles
Average per year
14,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,306 miles
  • 2025 – 233,645 miles
  • 2024 – 220,072 miles
  • 2022 – 204,904 miles
  • 2021 – 190,190 miles
  • 2020 – 171,826 miles
  • 2019 – 154,701 miles
  • 2018 – 142,582 miles
  • 2017 – 133,396 miles
  • 2016 – 121,031 miles
  • 2015 – 110,045 miles
  • 2014 – 91,863 miles
  • 2013 – 71,506 miles
  • 2012 – 51,138 miles
  • 2011 – 34,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possible play within steering rack.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possible play within steering rack.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,306 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    250,306 miles
    Test number
    321430031656
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail250,306 miles (+16,661)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,306 miles
    Test number
    496556024218
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass233,645 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    233,645 miles
    Test number
    645336390887
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail233,645 miles (+13,573)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,645 miles
    Test number
    790819170239
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass220,072 miles (+4)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    220,072 miles
    Test number
    232034849711
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possible play within steering rack.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possible play within steering rack.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever damaged and has exposed sharp edges.

  6. Fail220,068 miles (+15,164)2 dangerous2 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,068 miles
    Test number
    122418137894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possible play within steering rack.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or possible play within steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever damaged and has exposed sharp edges.

  7. Pass204,904 miles (+14,714)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    204,904 miles
    Test number
    387860349141
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt retracting mechanism weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass190,190 miles (+18,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,190 miles
    Test number
    424691893367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass171,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,826 miles
    Test number
    798351912760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail171,826 miles (+17,125)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,826 miles
    Test number
    268762363694
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass154,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    869700643883
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail154,701 miles (+12,119)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    591986632537
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass142,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,582 miles
    Test number
    226154096229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,582 miles (+9,186)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,582 miles
    Test number
    340277410110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass133,396 miles (+12,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,396 miles
    Test number
    667350842285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass121,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,031 miles
    Test number
    533361456767
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail121,031 miles (+10,986)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,031 miles
    Test number
    324985364301
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass110,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,045 miles
    Test number
    539477275119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,041 miles (+18,178)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,041 miles
    Test number
    128337675145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass91,863 miles (+20,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,863 miles
    Test number
    899540574180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,506 miles (+20,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,506 miles
    Test number
    779512973174
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass51,138 miles (+16,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    106589972162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,747 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,747 miles
    Test number
    669110281176
    • NoteAdvise brake inspection.....
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear low...
    • NoteScreen washers weak....
    • NoteWipers smear....

Questions about LB08 EMX

Does LB08 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 EMX is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 EMX?
The MOT on LB08 EMX is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 EMX done?
LB08 EMX was recorded at 250,306 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 14,799 miles a year.
Has LB08 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 EMX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 EMX 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 EMX find?
LB08 EMX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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