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NB08 MWJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,516 mi
Last recorded127,516 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 MWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 122,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 114,352 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake balance requires attention

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking noise. Att soon ()

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Slight exhaust blow from frontal area?

Slight movement in nearside front top suspension mounting and/or suspension leg? further investigation required

Fail 19 Jan 2019 114,352 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake balance requires attention

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking noise. Att soon ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Slight exhaust blow from frontal area?

Slight movement in nearside front top suspension mounting and/or suspension leg? further investigation required

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills covered

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,970 miles

Both outer sills covered

Front inner brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under tray covering component leak (7.2.3)

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

Both outer sills covered

Front inner brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,185 miles

outer sills covered

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,742 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2013 65,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,202 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,262 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 MWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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