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NB08 KXW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 KXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,027 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 113,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s/r brake caliper (Handbrake not working) (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 109,379 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replace rear brake discs and pads in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 106,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 104,068 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,416 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,470 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,645 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,057 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 KXW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

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

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