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NC08 GYJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,111 mi
Last recorded158,111 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 GYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 158,111 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush cracking/rear

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

Offside side repeater lens damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 7 May 2021 158,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm bush cracking/rear

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

Offside side repeater lens damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 20 May 2020 152,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

advise near side front lower arm bush splitting

Fail 20 May 2020 152,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

advise near side front lower arm bush splitting

Pass 10 May 2019 143,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 143,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 135,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 124,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2017 124,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 112,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 112,676 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 102,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 89,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 77,026 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 64,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 51,069 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 GYJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GYJ, 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 NC08 GYJ registered?

NC08 GYJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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