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BG58 GYU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 GYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,994 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 129,962 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 123,806 miles

hand brake performance close to limit

Fail 15 Aug 2023 123,806 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake performance close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,855 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 115,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 104,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,405 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 97,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,974 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,731 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,825 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 GYU 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 BG58 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

BG58 GYU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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