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HV58 RJU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,199 mi
Last recorded172,199 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 RJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 172,199 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2025 172,199 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2024 165,217 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 165,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 153,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 150,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 150,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 147,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 143,349 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 143,272 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 137,914 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,693 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Centre under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise offside front uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside ar (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,555 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 96,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,554 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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 RJU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

HV58 RJU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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