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AC08 XES

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,386 mi
Last recorded137,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XES
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 137,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 137,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2025 128,790 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front bottom ball joint dust covers poor condition

both sills covered in plastic side skirts cant be checked properly

underside, suspension and all corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 127,975 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front bottom ball joint dust covers poor condition

knocking on steering

underside, suspension and exhaust system all corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 123,090 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,505 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,880 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,760 miles

rear tyres uneven wear. nsr valve perished. tear in sidewall nsf

Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,760 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres uneven wear. nsr valve perished. tear in sidewall nsf

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,024 miles

nsr tyre chopping on inner egde

osr turn chopping on inner edge

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 XES is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

AC08 XES is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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