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MF08 RXO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,279 mi
Last recorded132,279 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 RXO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 132,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2021 132,275 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 108,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 103,754 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 103,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,712 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,267 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 62,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,190 miles

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)

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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MF08 RXO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 MF08 RXO, 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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MF08 RXO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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