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NB08 JWN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 JWN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,957 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 70,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 8 Jan 2025 67,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 64,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,942 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 58,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,309 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 54,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,847 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 43,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve is split

Nearside Front wiper is split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve is split

Offside Front tyre valve is split

Offside Front wiper is split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve is split

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread and small cut in tread

Offside Rear outer side wall of tyre slightly cracked

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

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread and small cut in tread

Offside Rear outer side wall of tyre slightly cracked

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

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,420 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 JWN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 JWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NB08 JWN registered?

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

Is NB08 JWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB08 JWN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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