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AC08 XDK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,880 mi
Last recorded124,880 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XDK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 124,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

battery flat

centre rear seat belt clip damaged but works/poor condition

near side front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

near side rear parking brake efficiency poor

parking brake lever damaged but works/poor condition

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,253 miles

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

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,372 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,372 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,304 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,304 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 108,422 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,181 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 102,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,226 miles

drivers seat belt retraction poor

front tyres wearing on edges

off side front tyre wearing low

oil registering below minimum

parking brake lever grip damaged

possible slight off side rear wheel rotational noise

Fail 22 Aug 2018 96,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

drivers seat belt retraction poor

front tyres wearing on edges

off side front tyre wearing low

oil registering below minimum

parking brake lever grip damaged

possible slight off side rear wheel rotational noise

Pass 8 May 2017 85,928 miles

Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged/ Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Punctured & Poor Tread Condition (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 85,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged/ Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Punctured & Poor Tread Condition (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,055 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,051 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 48,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 37,547 miles

Both rear tyres are crabbing in inner tread.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR seatbelt not tested, being used in isofix base.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,547 miles

Both rear tyres are crabbing in inner tread.

OSR seatbelt not tested, being used in isofix base.

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 XDK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AC08 XDK, 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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AC08 XDK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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