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BG58 DME

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 DME
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 114,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively *BOTH* N/S and O/S brake disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH* Front lower suspension arm rear bush(s) starting to wear/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slightly rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced due to lens/cover

Undertrays and covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Dec 2025 114,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No patter visible due to condition of N/S and O/S headlamp lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp clouded to point no beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp clouded to point no beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively *BOTH* N/S and O/S brake disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH* Front lower suspension arm rear bush(s) starting to wear/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slightly rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced due to lens/cover

Undertrays and covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2025 109,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps hazed* (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 109,072 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps hazed* (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,530 miles

EML (engine management light) illuminated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 79,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML (engine management light) illuminated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,471 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 63,720 miles

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,720 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,190 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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BG58 DME is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG58 DME, 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 BG58 DME registered?

BG58 DME is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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