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GU58 HRL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,964 mi
Last recorded159,964 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HRL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,964 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 159,964 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 147,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 147,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,806 miles

Drivers sun visor slightly insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear outer lamp lens has condensation

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear number plate light slightly dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 132,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing

Drivers sun visor slightly insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear outer lamp lens has condensation

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear number plate light slightly dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,759 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap strap broken

nearside rear indicator lens condensation

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,778 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 104,778 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,362 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,361 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,500 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside repeater slightly damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front security of inner wheel arch plastic guard

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside repeater slightly damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,006 miles

Front both suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

slight knock in steering system

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,078 miles

rear registration plate slightly detriorated\rear brake pads and discs wearing\front brake pads wearingrear tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,078 miles

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

ns wiper blade ageing\rear registration plate slightly deteriorated\rear brake pads and discs wearing\front brake pads and discs wearing\rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre tread wearing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated\front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,462 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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GU58 HRL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU58 HRL, 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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GU58 HRL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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