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GU58 VPJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 103,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,557 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air fresheners ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 97,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air fresheners ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 93,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens film/ requires cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high internals loose (4.1.2 (a))

Front lower arms . ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,298 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,519 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,773 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 71,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,504 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,374 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,323 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 VPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GU58 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

GU58 VPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is GU58 VPJ safe to buy?

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