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CE58 MLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 MLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,887 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 101,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

brake backing plate corroded and insecure

head lamp lens cloudy

Pass 14 May 2025 100,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play split in dust cover (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,245 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 79,958 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has blow centre box

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2021 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no headlight beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no headlight beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in steering rack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,553 miles

Headlights are deteriorating.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Fail 11 Jun 2020 73,553 miles

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

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

Headlights are deteriorating.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Pass 31 May 2019 69,851 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Fail 24 May 2019 69,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has to cut outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken

Fail 8 Jun 2018 65,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has to cut outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,193 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Bracket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,111 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,835 miles

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

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

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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CE58 MLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE58 MLJ, 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 CE58 MLJ registered?

CE58 MLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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