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AC08 XFR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,884 mi
Last recorded84,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,884 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 79,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 79,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear perishing (date on tyres 2014 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 73,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,420 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,420 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 May 2016 65,692 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 57,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 49,500 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 49,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 38,690 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 38,690 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 31,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2011 19,932 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc outer face slightly scored/worn,visual.

Pass 17 May 2011 19,932 miles

Offside rear brake disc outer face slightly scored/worn,visual.

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 XFR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

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

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