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NB08 KXZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 KXZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 159,349 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 146,929 miles

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

noise from front suspension top mounts

Pass 24 May 2024 136,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 128,244 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 118,782 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 118,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 115,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 109,499 miles

Front Knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 16 May 2020 109,438 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Front Knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,018 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides degraded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 78,424 miles

all tyres worn to 2 - 3mm tread depth

Pass 23 May 2017 69,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,293 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 29,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise - front pads fairly low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,543 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 KXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KXZ, 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 KXZ registered?

NB08 KXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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