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NB08 HBY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,082 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc poor condition

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,868 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side font tyre worn low

smoke test close to maximum

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,960 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Noise from aux belt area sounds like a worn bearing

O/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Slight damage to front bumper and grill

O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with cracks on both sidewalls not exposing cord yet, worst areas marked with chalk

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres will want changing soon

front brake balance getting high

undertraysfitted front to rear

nearside rear tyre close to 1.6mm otowards inner edge also worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to 1.6mm on inner edge also worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres will want changing soon

front brake balance getting high

undertraysfitted front to rear

nearside rear tyre close to 1.6mm otowards inner edge also worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to 1.6mm on inner edge also worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NB08 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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