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AX08 JWM

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 157,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spare wheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 156,663 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member across spare wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 156,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertrays fitted - Not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Sill soft

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

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

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

Offside Sill soft

Rear Floor corroded and soft

Pass 22 Jul 2025 148,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 148,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,409 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2024 142,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 142,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 135,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 125,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 123,134 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 120,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 161,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 90,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Advise wheel alignment.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,740 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 JWM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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