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MW08 XMU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XMU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,899 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 62,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill at axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 50,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,104 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets at centre rear broken but system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check all of chassis and pipes due to manufacturer trim under car

Fail 15 Jul 2020 43,219 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets at centre rear broken but system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check all of chassis and pipes due to manufacturer trim under car

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,665 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 39,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,335 miles

exhaust backbox bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

handbrake lever, trim near ratchet release broken

Fail 13 Jul 2017 37,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

front brake binding NS (3.7.B.1)

exhaust backbox bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

handbrake lever, trim near ratchet release broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,364 miles

both front lower suspension arms,bushes starting to crack slightly

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit and also wearing on the edges.

slight movement in nearside front top suspension mount.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,382 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,381 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,120 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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MW08 XMU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW08 XMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW08 XMU registered?

MW08 XMU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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