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2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,078 mi
Last recorded148,078 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 CSV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 148,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 144,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,158 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills not tested due to skirts

Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sills not tested due to skirts

Fail 2 Nov 2023 136,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

outer sills not tested due to skirts

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

sills have covers so cannot be fully inspected

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,529 miles

front inner pads appear worn advise to be checked

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,528 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front inner pads appear worn advise to be checked

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,524 miles

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,912 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 85,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,070 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,512 miles

front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre cracking (perishing)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,283 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FP58 CSV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP58 CSV, 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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FP58 CSV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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