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NB08 MWL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 MWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,447 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 116,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,192 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2020 110,191 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,703 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 100,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 100,703 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres on wear bars and worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres on wear bars and worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,814 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,668 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 52,668 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,287 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 27,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,289 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,624 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,899 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 MWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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