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AX08 LXN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,724 mi
Last recorded211,724 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LXN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 211,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 200,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 200,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 193,199 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 193,198 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 183,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 172,204 miles

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

Front front seats have minimal free play at hinge mechanism

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 172,204 miles

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

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

Front front seats have minimal free play at hinge mechanism

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 158,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 158,885 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 143,228 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 143,228 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 127,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve is cracking

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre valve is cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,563 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)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough or having excessive play

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 113,563 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough or having excessive play

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,234 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,878 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,165 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 LXN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXN, 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 AX08 LXN registered?

AX08 LXN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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