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CH53 NNN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,607 mi
Last recorded199,607 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 NNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 199,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 176,604 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides brake back plates corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2020 176,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides brake back plates corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 169,486 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 169,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 155,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2018 150,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,306 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 105,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,084 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,465 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,692 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall kerbed {not reaching cords]

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,170 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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CH53 NNN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CH53 NNN, 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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CH53 NNN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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