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AA08 RXD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,231 mi
Last recorded119,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RXD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,231 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 119,231 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,623 miles

General corrosion on under vehicle components

Fail 18 Jul 2024 111,623 miles

General corrosion on under vehicle components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 104,545 miles

o/s rear brake disc inner face rusted / pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,585 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 89,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 80,668 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 80,668 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 62,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 62,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 54,676 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2016 54,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres perished

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2015 46,653 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2015 46,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2014 38,799 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 31,688 miles

small cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2012 24,042 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,368 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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AA08 RXD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AA08 RXD, 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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What year was AA08 RXD registered?

AA08 RXD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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