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FX08 XFL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,516 miles

Both rear brake flexible hose loose but not insecure

Both rear outer brake pipes loose but not insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp loose but not insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 134,498 miles

Front Suspension locking device missing Nearside and offside ball joint castle nut missing split pin. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure Nearside and offside caliper. (1.1.15 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside lamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside and offside pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 134,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 121,842 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 121,836 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2024 121,836 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,216 miles

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

Rear suspension components corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 115,210 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,911 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 103,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,545 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Roll bar link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,299 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,586 miles

Offside Rear silencer support insecure corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear silencer support insecure corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,432 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,797 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,797 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,278 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 XFL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX08 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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