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HY58 WGJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,001 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 83,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,077 miles

Handbrake Met

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

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

Undercovers Fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2023 75,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake Met

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

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

Undercovers Fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 70,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,271 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,920 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,610 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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HY58 WGJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY58 WGJ, 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 HY58 WGJ registered?

HY58 WGJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is HY58 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 WGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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