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AC08 XCU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,949 mi
Last recorded200,949 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 200,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 200,935 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 200,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 183,119 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 166,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2016 149,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underfloor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,617 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion and scoring

O/S/F tyre has sidewall damage on inner and outer walls

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wiring rubbing on N/S/F inner cv boot

Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,617 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion and scoring

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

O/S/F tyre has sidewall damage on inner and outer walls

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Wiring rubbing on N/S/F inner cv boot

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,710 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 111,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,705 miles

offside / nearside front tyres slight cuts in outer walls

Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

offside / nearside front tyres slight cuts in outer walls

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,501 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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AC08 XCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

AC08 XCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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