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AY58 XAP

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,080 mi
Last recorded179,080 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XAP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 179,080 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Dec 2024 156,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Dec 2023 151,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 135,615 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,908 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 118,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,198 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,490 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,137 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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AY58 XAP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY58 XAP, 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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What year was AY58 XAP registered?

AY58 XAP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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