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BF58 EFW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,044 mi
Last recorded126,044 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 126,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 109,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,087 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,051 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,057 miles

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

underneath trey fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

underneath trey fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,960 miles

Front Outer both side steering arm leaking

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slightly play

Offside Front shocker slightly leaking

gas leaking from middle section

mountain bracket for exhaust broken

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Front Outer both side steering arm leaking

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slightly play

Offside Front shocker slightly leaking

gas leaking from middle section

mountain bracket for exhaust broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn

Offside Rear brake calliper or brake discs worn

slightly oil leak

under cover with tray

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,440 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)

oil leaking

Pass 29 May 2014 57,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,591 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 43,768 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,347 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 32,347 miles

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

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

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 EFW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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