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NC08 DYF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 DYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,674 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 128,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 121,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 109,432 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,495 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Fail 24 Jul 2020 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

middle box blowing causing lambda issues

rear exhaust mount corroded through but not effecting security

Pass 14 May 2019 97,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 97,978 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,577 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 89,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 809,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 65,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 65,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,245 miles

Both the front tyres scrubbing on the inner edges

Fail 4 May 2012 32,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both the front tyres scrubbing on the inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,012 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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NC08 DYF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC08 DYF, 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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NC08 DYF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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