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FX08 XEH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XEH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 133,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 132,578 miles

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 132,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,456 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,644 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,872 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 126,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 119,951 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 119,946 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,906 miles

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

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,902 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2016 107,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 83,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,361 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 XEH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

FX08 XEH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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