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FX08 XCS

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,167 mi
Last recorded178,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XCS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 178,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 169,349 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust box damaged but not blowing

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 27 Oct 2023 159,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust box damaged but not blowing

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2022 148,631 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,780 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 137,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,708 miles

Front Registration plate damaged and deteriorating, not yet likely to be misread

Pass 1 May 2019 113,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low, also cracking in tread.

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorating.

front number plate damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,920 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING CLOSE TO CORDS ON OUTER EDGE, ALSO TYRE PERISHING.

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO TYRE PERISHING.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,219 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2014 68,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 64,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 53,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 43,313 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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FX08 XCS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX08 XCS, 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 FX08 XCS registered?

FX08 XCS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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