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NB08 HCA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 HCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 113,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 113,265 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear light unit damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,316 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr shock corroded slightly

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2025 106,316 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing handbrake cable securing clip (1.1.21 (f))

nsr shock corroded slightly

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2025 109,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached cracked and holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr shock corroded slightly

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2024 104,585 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

nsr shock corroded slightly

osr and nsr back plates deteriorated slightly

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2023 98,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,497 miles

Body under covers fitted at time of test restricting visual inspection of some brake / fuel pipes and steering components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,839 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,570 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 HCA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HCA, 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 HCA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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