2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · R88 XRK
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 106,997 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R88 XRK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 106,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R88 XRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (R88 XRK) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R88 XRK Mileage History
- 03/01/2023106,312 mi
- 03/01/2023106,312 mi
- 19/12/2025106,997 mi+685 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
Early Mk8 cars had a recall for the handbrake ratchet. Ensure this has been carried out.
- Roof Channel CorrosionModerate
Rust often forms under the roof-channel trim strips.
- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
The two-tier dashboard uses an LCD panel for speed and key information that can fade, develop dead pixels, or fail entirely with age, making critical information difficult to read.
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