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AB08 XFO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,980 mi
Last recorded150,980 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,980 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS

Offside Front SEAT BELT

Pass 16 Feb 2024 142,916 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS/UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2023 137,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 133,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 133,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,996 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 126,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 118,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 110,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,215 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,701 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,920 miles

Chunk missing in sidewall on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 35,914 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chunk missing nsr tyre wall

front brakes binding

front discs corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,044 miles

cut in nsr tyre wall 225/40/18

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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AB08 XFO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB08 XFO, 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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AB08 XFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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