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LN58 XSW

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 XSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 148,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,771 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 135,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing cords on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mount bearing worn.

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

Rear tyres damaged and split in places

Rear tyres deformed/lumpy on inner edges

Under tray and front bottom splitter severely damaged.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 120,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing cords on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mount bearing worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres damaged and split in places

Rear tyres deformed/lumpy on inner edges

Under tray and front bottom splitter severely damaged.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,084 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

Rear tyre(s) stepped inner edges

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front(s) Ns & Os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 111,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre(s) stepped inner edges

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front(s) Ns & Os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,113 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,434 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,179 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,898 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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LN58 XSW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN58 XSW, 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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LN58 XSW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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