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BG58 YMJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,616 mi
Last recorded131,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,616 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 131,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 123,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 119,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 24 May 2024 118,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

fuel low.

Pass 26 May 2023 111,939 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 108,232 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp aim deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2021 105,409 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 105,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,795 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,432 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 32,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,885 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 YMJ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

BG58 YMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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