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EN08 NKJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 NKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 86,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 84,089 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shoch absorbers fluid leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Registration plate light one is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,620 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 63,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen washer spray weak suspect washer pump on way out

Fail 6 Aug 2020 60,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

screen washer spray weak suspect washer pump on way out

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Aug 2019 57,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,000 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 52,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner rear position lamp not working but no less then 50%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has very heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,958 miles

nsr inner sidelight inoperative

osf tyre worn bald on edges,osr tyre cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2017 45,958 miles

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

nsr inner sidelight inoperative

osf tyre worn bald on edges,osr tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,751 miles

Nearside Front TYRE nail in tread

Offside Rear TYRE cracking

Nearside Front TYRE bald on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,518 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,518 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,041 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 25,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 25,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,459 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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EN08 NKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN08 NKJ, 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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EN08 NKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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