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HJ58 YVC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 YVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 126,629 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

UNDER TRAYS

Fail 7 Oct 2025 126,629 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

UNDER TRAYS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has a very slight misting of oil at top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded at bottom of spring coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some surface corrosion to rear axle and rear axle mounting areas on chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2024 121,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has a very slight misting of oil at top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded at bottom of spring coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some surface corrosion to rear axle and rear axle mounting areas on chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,236 miles

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread is getting low - 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,766 miles

Slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,521 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,219 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limit (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,597 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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HJ58 YVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HJ58 YVC, 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 HJ58 YVC registered?

HJ58 YVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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