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AF58 SBO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 SBO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,006 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Sep 2024 141,950 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 141,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 136,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 122,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 122,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 117,035 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 96,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,502 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside rear tyre perishing and getting close to limit

Fail 12 Jul 2014 82,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,499 miles

offside rear brake shown signs of getting hot and pads are thin

Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre close to limit and worn on edges

offside rear brake shown signs of getting hot and pads are thin

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,681 miles

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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AF58 SBO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF58 SBO, 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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AF58 SBO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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