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NB08 JWO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,417 mi
Last recorded189,417 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 JWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 189,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 173,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 173,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 155,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 100,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 100,728 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 92,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,506 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 79,980 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 73,626 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside & nearside front tyres show pronounced abnormal tyre wear to outer tread shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,626 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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

offside & nearside front tyres show pronounced abnormal tyre wear to outer tread shoulders

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,097 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside rear tyre feathered/ worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,177 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear brake pads appear worn low.

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 JWO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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