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LG58 XMW

2008 Honda Civic

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,950 mi
Last recorded156,950 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 XMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 156,950 miles

Front bumper taped up

Fail 8 Nov 2025 156,950 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper taped up

Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,799 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 150,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,624 miles

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,534 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,551 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,029 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,236 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,519 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer shoulder due to under inflation

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer shoulder due to under inflation

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,519 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer shoulder due to under inflation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer shoulder due to under inflation

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 53,015 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing low on the edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,616 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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LG58 XMW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG58 XMW, 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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LG58 XMW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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