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AF08 TCR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TCR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,342 miles

General underside surface corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 76,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,833 miles

all coil springs corroded

all discs corroded

all tyres perish and getting low

cover fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,826 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

all discs corroded

all tyres perish and getting low

cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,537 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,570 miles

Front both front brake pads low

Fail 17 Mar 2018 56,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both front brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,850 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,686 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,018 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,654 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,779 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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AF08 TCR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 TCR, 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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AF08 TCR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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