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MW08 NVT

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,108 mi
Last recorded165,108 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 NVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 165,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,725 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 133,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,107 miles

rear brake. backing plates holed

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 97,702 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 97,702 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 86,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 86,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 75,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 53,804 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 47,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 40,739 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 34,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,767 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 27,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MW08 NVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW08 NVT, 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 MW08 NVT registered?

MW08 NVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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