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AC08 XCS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,441 mi
Last recorded167,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XCS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 167,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear underbody corroded

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 167,440 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear underbody corroded

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 167,440 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front impact damage has deformed crumple zone.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

general corrosion.

intercooler damaged and fins blocked with dirt

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 167,436 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front structural crumple zone damaged by impact

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect replacement recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

poss fuel leak near filter

Pass 19 Jul 2019 156,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc showing sign's of getting hot

Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,419 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 148,414 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,293 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,600 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 132,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,677 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres perished and cracked

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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AC08 XCS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 XCS, 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 AC08 XCS registered?

AC08 XCS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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