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AM08 XNW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XNW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 149,937 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 149,937 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NO PLATE LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing SEAT BELT MISSING (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO LIGHT PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,378 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 128,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm also worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,626 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,198 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2021 114,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,122 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,343 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,988 miles

front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the edges- stepped pattern/ design

parking brake lever cover damaged

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 1 Dec 2017 94,988 miles

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

front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the edges- stepped pattern/ design

parking brake lever cover damaged

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,626 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,327 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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AM08 XNW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 XNW, 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 AM08 XNW registered?

AM08 XNW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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