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AB08 XFX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,343 mi
Last recorded160,343 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 160,343 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light stays on

dash board warning lights & gauges working intermitently

offside front under skirt insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2023 155,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate corroded & insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 155,229 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate corroded & insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 152,642 miles

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2022 152,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2021 150,083 miles

Nearside rear quarter has damage but no sharp edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 150,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers leaving small streaks

Nearside rear quarter has damage but no sharp edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,951 miles

Damage to near side rear 1/4 panel

Engine covers fitted

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 146,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Damage to near side rear 1/4 panel

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,613 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 138,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,901 miles

Engine covers & Under trays

Fail 19 Feb 2018 126,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers & Under trays

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 116,407 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,811 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,525 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to carry out full inspection of rear seatbelts due to seats being folded flat

Pass 31 May 2012 50,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,088 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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AB08 XFX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AB08 XFX, 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 XFX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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