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FX08 XPT

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 121,868 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 121,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 117,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,112 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 114,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad come off backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,435 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,246 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,246 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,716 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,716 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,622 miles

Front Lower engine undertrays fitted

Front Upper engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

emissions to clean to register a result

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower engine undertrays fitted

Front Upper engine covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre too close to sidewall to repair

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

emissions to clean to register a result

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,206 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,983 miles

advise o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,075 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,106 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 XPT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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