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N55 DRC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 DRC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 120,554 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 120,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 115,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 108,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 106,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 104,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 102,672 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,558 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,229 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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N55 DRC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N55 DRC, 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 N55 DRC registered?

N55 DRC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is N55 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 DRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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