2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · FY58 ELU
2008 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 108,155 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY58 ELU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 108,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY58 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (FY58 ELU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FY58 ELU Mileage History
- 27/03/202395,329 mi
- 02/04/202499,979 mi+4,650 mi
- 03/04/202499,980 mi+1 mi
- 27/03/2025103,688 mi+3,708 mi
- 10/04/2026108,155 mi+4,467 mi
Average of roughly 4,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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