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AC08 XGP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,303 mi
Last recorded99,303 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,303 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield is fouling on brake disc

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

reversing light not working

steering rack has knocking noise on rock test

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

steering rack has internal knocking noise but no play

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,607 miles

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

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

steering rack has internal knocking noise but no play

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

steering rack has internal knocking noise but no play

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,800 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower arm rear bushes have slight perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering rack has internal knocking noise but smooth in operation and working correctly with no play in anything

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,347 miles

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel sounds like knocking from within the steering rack itself (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,883 miles

reversing lights not working

Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,476 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus brake disc as been hot at some point (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 62,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,219 miles

Both rear brake discs outer faces slightly worn/poor condition,visual.

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)

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 XGP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

AC08 XGP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AC08 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XGP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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