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DS08 NJV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 NJV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 141,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,476 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 133,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,810 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 110,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,691 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,154 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 102,154 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,778 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin through road wheel (3.5.1g)

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade rubbers deterioating

covers obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,778 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin through road wheel (3.5.1g)

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade rubbers deterioating

covers obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eng oil level on min marker

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has minor kerbing damage

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,093 miles

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing and tread wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,060 miles

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

engine oil on minimum advised level

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,853 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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DS08 NJV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS08 NJV, 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 DS08 NJV registered?

DS08 NJV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is DS08 NJV safe to buy?

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