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FY58 BVC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,971 mi
Last recorded218,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 BVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 218,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 204,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 204,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 189,640 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output GLASSES COULD DO WITH A POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed LAZY AT RETRACTING (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 189,640 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output GLASSES COULD DO WITH A POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed LAZY AT RETRACTING (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 180,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 169,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 169,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 160,799 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,319 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3.0mm

Offside Front Tyre 3.3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,999 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 112,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,017 miles

Centre Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,526 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,666 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,275 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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FY58 BVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 FY58 BVC, 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 FY58 BVC registered?

FY58 BVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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