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MK58 DYV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,512 mi
Last recorded78,512 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 DYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 78,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 70,722 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 66,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both track rod end boots perished and cracking

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly distorting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 object in centre tread and outer edge ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear heatshield loose

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 66,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge, cords showing in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both track rod end boots perished and cracking

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

Front Windscreen washer not working Added water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly distorting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 object in centre tread and outer edge ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear heatshield loose

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 62,724 miles

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

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,775 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 59,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,222 miles

Front knock in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 54,222 miles

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

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

Front knock in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre as cuts on outer side wall . not showing cord or ply

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nock in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre as cuts on outer side wall . not showing cord or ply

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nock in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on edegs (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 29,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2014 23,386 miles

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

advise small cut to the offside front tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2014 23,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise small cut to the offside front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 18,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,320 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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MK58 DYV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 MK58 DYV, 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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MK58 DYV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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