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J66 NLH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 NLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 159,719 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 151,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 151,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 145,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,962 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,039 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 117,039 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 102,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,352 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 53,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,683 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,022 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J66 NLH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J66 NLH, 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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J66 NLH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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