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BF58 EFX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,100 mi
Last recorded141,100 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 141,100 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 19 Feb 2026 141,089 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,963 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 137,236 miles

no reserve travel on parkling brake

Pass 23 Jan 2023 132,871 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 132,861 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,020 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm lower bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,201 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,212 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,384 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,384 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,472 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,042 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 50,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,832 miles

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

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

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 EFX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EFX, 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 EFX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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