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BG58 PPU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,150 mi
Last recorded113,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 113,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 113,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight dim pattern

Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,988 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 103,974 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 94,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 83,647 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2022 83,647 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 74,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 70,001 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 70,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 65,998 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 65,994 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 65,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,459 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,980 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 PPU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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