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FV58 DNF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,613 mi
Last recorded179,613 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 DNF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 179,613 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 179,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 173,752 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rails and undersills etc getting corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 166,752 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 160,219 miles

Rear suspension coil springs/suspension beam etc getting corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 160,219 miles

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

Rear suspension coil springs/suspension beam etc getting corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 153,484 miles

Damage to handbrake lever

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 153,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.49mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to handbrake lever

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 147,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s 70% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s 75% wear, o/s 50% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension components and underbody

Pass 20 May 2019 140,037 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front pads 65% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear pads 50% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 139,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front pads 65% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear pads 50% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 131,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s brake pads 50% wear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s discs slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 124,117 miles

Rear suspension beam etc getting corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 115,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 107,580 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between treads and on wear indicators (N/S 1.92mm O/S 2.01mm)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in both front drop links

Slight play in both track rod ends

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 100,740 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Rear tyre at n/s aproaching wear bars.

Pass 10 May 2013 92,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 82,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,273 miles

both front tyres have the edges scrubbed

offside front tyre has slight rubber damage to outer wall

one rear exhaust mount missing

underbody covered

Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,273 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have the edges scrubbed

offside front tyre has slight rubber damage to outer wall

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

one rear exhaust mount missing

underbody covered

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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FV58 DNF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV58 DNF, 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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FV58 DNF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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