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AV58 XCS

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,225 mi
Last recorded148,225 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 XCS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 148,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 144,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 144,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,872 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 140,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,871 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 131,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,286 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust heatshield loose / detached.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides front headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror mounted side indicator lens damaged / cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in both rear tyres tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust heatshield loose / detached.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror mounted side indicator lens damaged / cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm main bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in both rear tyres tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tyre tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Exhaust heatshield loose / detached.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror mounted side indicator lens damaged / cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm main bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in both rear tyres tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,544 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear / main rubber bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights requires the lens cleaning due to poor aim pattern

Fail 24 Oct 2018 116,544 miles

Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern or visible "Kick Up" (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear / main rubber bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 103,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,675 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,137 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area

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

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,310 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,339 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)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

washers weak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,857 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,426 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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AV58 XCS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AV58 XCS, 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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AV58 XCS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AV58 XCS shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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