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BN58 ELW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,253 miles

All underside of the car corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat down unable to check seat belts

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,528 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,038 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 59,872 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,193 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,458 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs on inner faces

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,664 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,090 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,742 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side rear tyre wall in poor condition and starting to crack

tracking

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,713 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing slightly

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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BN58 ELW 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 85%.

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 BN58 ELW, 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 BN58 ELW registered?

BN58 ELW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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