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HV58 GZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,171 mi
Last recorded128,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 GZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 128,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 123,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 120,514 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 120,514 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,549 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 114,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,721 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,139 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 47,717 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Very minor leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 22 Aug 2015 47,717 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Very minor leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,699 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Under tray not secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check oil level

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,428 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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HV58 GZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV58 GZJ, 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 HV58 GZJ registered?

HV58 GZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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