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DV08 NKG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,722 miles

offside rear light damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2021 80,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

offside rear light damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2021 80,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,581 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,458 miles

under tray

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,406 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 46,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,390 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 38,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 31,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,780 miles

Front wipers split

NSR tyre punctured

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,724 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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DV08 NKG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV08 NKG, 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 DV08 NKG registered?

DV08 NKG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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