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AC08 XEA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,865 mi
Last recorded180,865 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 180,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

crank shaft pulley starting to separate

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 May 2019 157,151 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 157,151 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 154,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 148,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 136,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 136,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,684 miles

rear discs slightly worn & corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 87,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in.

rear discs slightly worn & corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,801 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 XEA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

AC08 XEA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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