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MV58 ECJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 ECJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 104,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,793 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shox corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 90,793 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shox corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,356 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,356 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,792 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,023 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,078 miles

Nearside mirror glass damage

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,724 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 64,722 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,819 miles

N.S.R. brake disc rusty

front tyres wearing

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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MV58 ECJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV58 ECJ, 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 MV58 ECJ registered?

MV58 ECJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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