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HG58 XAB

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 XAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 127,622 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Offside Front tyre tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Front tyre tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,191 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,481 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,144 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)

engine covers and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

engine covers and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,007 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,100 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,990 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 48,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,532 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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HG58 XAB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG58 XAB, 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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HG58 XAB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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