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EX08 XMB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,691 mi
Last recorded132,691 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XMB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 132,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 123,635 miles

Both front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 116,695 miles

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

Both front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,383 miles

2 front foglight lens broken

oil leak

rusty exhaust

Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,383 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

2 front foglight lens broken

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

oil leak

rusty exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 101,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,579 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 Dec 2015 83,054 miles

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

broken under tray

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,823 miles

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 63,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r brake disc pitting on inside face nad slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,517 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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EX08 XMB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX08 XMB, 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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EX08 XMB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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