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FX08 XDL

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XDL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,668 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 96,635 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH rear shock absorbers have light surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH rear shock absorbers have light surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,776 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,130 miles

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

Front disks corroded

Nearside Rear tyre chopping up on the inside edge

Rear disks corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 64,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front disks corroded

Nearside Rear tyre chopping up on the inside edge

Rear disks corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,497 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,329 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has cut but not deep enough to expose cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XDL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDL, 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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FX08 XDL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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