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DY08 NXR

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NXR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,578 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,616 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,616 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 78,678 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield removed stopping rattle

Pass 20 Jun 2020 74,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 71,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 62,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,141 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (not to cords)

Pass 30 May 2013 32,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,524 miles

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

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

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

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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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DY08 NXR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY08 NXR, 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 DY08 NXR registered?

DY08 NXR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DY08 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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