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GU58 HRO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 173,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT TESTED (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,821 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V. boot weeping grease

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Dec 2024 153,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid has liquid, pump sounds /works but not providing fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V. boot weeping grease

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,951 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 135,443 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 118,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,200 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,012 miles

Central Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center exhaust box leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage through zone "a" swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 79,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 62,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,022 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE PASS (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,558 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 HRO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HRO, 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 GU58 HRO registered?

GU58 HRO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GU58 HRO safe to buy?

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