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HV58 RFX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

234,773 mi
Last recorded234,773 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 RFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 234,773 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2025 234,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 209,461 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray slightly loose

Fail 31 Jul 2024 209,461 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine undertray slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2023 168,370 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 168,267 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 135,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 130,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,832 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,823 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,511 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 123,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,292 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,292 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 115,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,100 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,754 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch lining damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel arch lining damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,091 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 59,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,622 miles

front tyres close to markers

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

undersheild fitted, unable to test testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres close to markers

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

undersheild fitted, unable to test testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,380 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 RFX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 HV58 RFX, 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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HV58 RFX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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