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LB08 NWJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,234 mi
Last recorded157,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 NWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,234 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 157,193 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 151,856 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity all lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 143,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear position lamps have meshing on them not affecting the output of light

Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 31 May 2011 30,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,875 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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LB08 NWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB08 NWJ, 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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LB08 NWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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