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GU58 XTZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,746 mi
Last recorded108,746 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 XTZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 108,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,140 miles

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 106,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 105,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Body has an unsafe modification EXTENDED TOW EYE BRACKET (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification FIXED EXTENDED TOW EYE BRACKET (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH O/S AND N/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

VARIOUS CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 5 Jun 2023 102,391 miles

Both front headlights misty

Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 93,929 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 Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,653 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 73,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,898 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 61,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,478 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre between 3-4mm tread depth and starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 16,361 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 XTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 GU58 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU58 XTZ registered?

GU58 XTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 XTZ safe to buy?

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