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EX58 XLU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,887 mi
Last recorded69,887 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 XLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 69,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,772 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroding

Front lower arms/rear bushes deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

tyres worn low and incorrect

Fail 2 Oct 2025 69,772 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn/corroding

Front lower arms/rear bushes deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front dipped poor out put

tyres worn low and incorrect

Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,165 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,165 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,689 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bush worn

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle bush worn

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,163 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,801 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 55,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,026 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 52,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Position lamp in tailgate (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 39,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres miss shaping

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,436 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,416 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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EX58 XLU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX58 XLU, 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 EX58 XLU registered?

EX58 XLU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is EX58 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 XLU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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