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EX08 YXL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,748 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp broken but taped up no sharp edges

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,082 miles

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

Front Lower Bumper trim insecure

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,033 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 82,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 78,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear tyre worn on inner edge

scratches on screen but not effecting the view

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,711 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 53,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 53,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,391 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 67,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 May 2013 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers wiper covers loose

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread deteriorated

windscreen marked but not restricting drivers view

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,040 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 YXL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

EX08 YXL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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