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NB08 EXC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 EXC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 129,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm / axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 107,878 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,485 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre badly cracked+pressure low

Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,150 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre badly cracked+pressure low

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,849 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,571 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracks evident

Fail 15 Jul 2011 29,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracks evident

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 EXC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

NB08 EXC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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