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EX58 XVU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 XVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,210 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 105,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,824 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s side repeater damaged and light output reduced

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,432 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,802 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 XVU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EX58 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

EX58 XVU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EX58 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 XVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX58 XVU have outstanding finance?

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