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NB08 MVW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 MVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 117,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 104,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 92,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,726 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 69,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 45,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,683 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 31,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,941 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 MVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

NB08 MVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is NB08 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB08 MVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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