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GF08 NFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 NFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,200 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 114,200 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,954 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 106,954 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,217 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,556 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 78,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,689 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,807 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

off side rear tyre inner and outer walls slightly damage but not to excess

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,233 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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GF08 NFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF08 NFJ, 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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GF08 NFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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