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EX08 TXZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TXZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,359 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 98,490 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 98,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,819 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 85,169 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 85,052 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 78,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 66,346 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,468 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective o/s rear silencer mounting is no longer attached, exhaust is not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective o/s rear silencer mounting is no longer attached, exhaust is not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,042 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 25,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly binding

slight damage nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,474 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre(deep but not to chords)

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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EX08 TXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EX08 TXZ, 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 EX08 TXZ registered?

EX08 TXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is EX08 TXZ safe to buy?

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