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CP08 XSJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both nearside doors slight damage

Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 91,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,397 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 87,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 82,108 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 82,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,011 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x 1 and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 all round (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 all round (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,484 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,339 miles

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

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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CP08 XSJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CP08 XSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 XSJ registered?

CP08 XSJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CP08 XSJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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