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BG58 YLS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,143 mi
Last recorded114,143 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 114,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,740 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 97,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,043 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 92,043 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2020 87,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 73,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,353 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 33,458 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 28,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,932 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,650 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 YLS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

BG58 YLS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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