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BG58 GZM

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 101,756 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front C.V Joint has signs of grease, but not defect found.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket missing, slight movement but exhaust is secure.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,870 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 95,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,686 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 93,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 88,800 miles

rear seats/belts not been checked

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,800 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear seats/belts not been checked

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,212 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 80,738 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 80,727 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,261 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 74,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 66,096 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,361 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 56,329 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted

eng oil low

Pass 20 Dec 2014 48,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,271 miles

nsf tyre has a cut in the si de wall

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 GZM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GZM, 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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BG58 GZM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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