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FX08 XFS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,110 mi
Last recorded138,110 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XFS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,063 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,411 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,411 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,984 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 94,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,216 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,216 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,702 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,695 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,998 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 54,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front screen has a sticker on it

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perishing and sf low (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

windscreen slight score

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,558 miles

both rear tyres perished & have slight undulations on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside driveshaft inner joint worn stongly advise replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XFS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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