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NB08 ETJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 ETJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,796 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 89,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,576 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 13 Jan 2025 71,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured axle corroded snapped (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,417 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 55,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 47,419 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 47,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,515 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 46,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 42,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 42,577 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2020 39,886 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 34,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,133 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 24,133 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 9,423 miles

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

plastic sill covers and undertray prevent full inspection of several items

Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,423 miles

plastic sill covers and undertray prevent full inspection of several items

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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NB08 ETJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NB08 ETJ, 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 NB08 ETJ registered?

NB08 ETJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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