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AX08 HVD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,463 mi
Last recorded109,463 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HVD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 109,463 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both side of trailing arm / axle corroded and holed near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot glass damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Centre exhaust heat shield loose.(Corroded around fixings)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 98,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush becoming perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush becoming perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush becoming perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush becoming perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,990 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre devoid of tread inner edge cords exposed worn outer edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 87,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread inner edges and starting to wear low

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 87,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread inner edges and starting to wear low

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,727 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,344 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

zero emission

Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,344 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

zero emission

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,630 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted

No emissions detected

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

osf tyre cut in inner side wall no cords showing underside covers fitted to vehicle and on side sill areas

Fail 6 Apr 2013 47,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

osf tyre cut in inner side wall no cords showing underside covers fitted to vehicle and on side sill areas

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,944 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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AX08 HVD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX08 HVD, 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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AX08 HVD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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