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DY08 NXW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,369 mi
Last recorded81,369 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,369 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,052 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,982 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s outer stop lamp not working

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,385 miles

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

n/s outer stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,204 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 63,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,132 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,920 miles

both front tyres on3 mill

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,891 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 49,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,321 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,060 miles

front/rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,047 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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DY08 NXW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

DY08 NXW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DY08 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NXW 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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