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FY08 XWL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 96,449 miles

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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boll joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boll joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 77,055 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2021 77,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,790 miles

under trays end engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,789 miles

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

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

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

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,545 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 64,545 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,617 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,078 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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FY08 XWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY08 XWL, 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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FY08 XWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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