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AF18 XLJ

2018 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,227 mi
Last recorded59,227 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Honda Civic36,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 XLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,227 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))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 59,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 48,619 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,553 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,155 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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AF18 XLJ is a 2018 Honda Civic in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 36,027 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 AF18 XLJ, 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 8 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF18 XLJ registered?

AF18 XLJ is a 2018 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AF18 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 XLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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