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EX08 XMW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,728 mi
Last recorded241,728 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 241,728 miles

Exhaust damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 241,728 miles

Exhaust damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 231,626 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded and damaged

rear axle rear springs and shock absorbers corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2024 231,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded and damaged

rear axle rear springs and shock absorbers corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2023 219,962 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Under body corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 219,960 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 209,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2021 199,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 192,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 192,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 177,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 161,999 miles

coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 161,999 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,077 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,712 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 XMW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

EX08 XMW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EX08 XMW safe to buy?

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