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AV08 XRW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,651 mi
Last recorded182,651 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XRW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 182,651 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 125,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 109,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 109,956 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 98,345 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 98,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,438 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,271 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)

front brake pads/discs deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2014 79,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

front brake pads/discs deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f rear wishbone bush cracked but not resulting in excessive play

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

o/s/f rear wishbone bush cracked but not resulting in excessive play

o/s/r and n/s/r rear axle bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 62,133 miles

both rear tyres cracking and worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2012 62,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking and worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 49,907 miles

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

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

emissions to clean

offside rear brake disc's slightly corroded

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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AV08 XRW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV08 XRW, 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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AV08 XRW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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