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AC08 XET

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,792 mi
Last recorded154,792 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 154,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 146,972 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 146,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 141,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,478 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side lights. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 121,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll bar

nearside under tray loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,462 miles

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

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 18 May 2016 93,013 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 11 May 2015 77,306 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 19 May 2014 61,722 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 8 May 2013 49,929 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Fail 21 May 2012 38,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,962 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 XET is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

AC08 XET is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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