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BV58 XBP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,555 mi
Last recorded99,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,555 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,864 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,337 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,845 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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BV58 XBP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc 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 BV58 XBP, 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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BV58 XBP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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