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KC57 NXV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,668 mi
Last recorded214,668 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 NXV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 214,668 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 211,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 202,659 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 202,652 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 200,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front cv joint clicking on full lock

Pass 2 Feb 2019 186,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 172,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 172,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 157,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 142,730 miles

18% handbrake total effort

Fail 8 Feb 2016 142,730 miles

18% handbrake total effort

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 95,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,757 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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KC57 NXV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KC57 NXV, 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 KC57 NXV registered?

KC57 NXV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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