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NB08 EWU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,309 mi
Last recorded149,309 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 EWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 149,309 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. +Service brake binding but not excessively (Nearside Front) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 149,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. +Service brake binding but not excessively (Nearside Front) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,605 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 126,605 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,214 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,172 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 104,172 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,578 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,351 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,426 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,556 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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NB08 EWU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EWU, 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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NB08 EWU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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