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BF58 EFN

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,667 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 97,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,250 miles

Advise rear shock absorbers corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe, and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 91,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear shock absorbers corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe, and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,021 miles

Advise rear shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on rear shock absorbers.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 65,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion on rear shock absorbers.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,775 miles

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,988 miles

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,422 miles

rear seats folded unable to inspect rear belts

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,442 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stress cracks on front tyre treds and off side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stress cracks on front tyre treds and off side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,259 miles

slight corrosion on inner face of nearside rear brake disc

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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BF58 EFN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF58 EFN, 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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BF58 EFN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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