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NC08 DYP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,208 mi
Last recorded166,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 DYP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 166,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 166,206 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working OSR and NSR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 157,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 148,697 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 133,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 123,877 miles

Front brake discs lipped/corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 123,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped/corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Rear brake discs lipped/corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,321 miles

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

exhaust bracket broken off exhaust

o/s/r disc back plate corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2017 116,321 miles

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

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

exhaust bracket broken off exhaust

o/s/r disc back plate corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,213 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,201 miles

Handbrake lever casing broken

Fail 1 Aug 2015 97,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Handbrake lever casing broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,196 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm.

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.

slight cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm.

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.

slight cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,527 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 DYP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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