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NC08 NKO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 134,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,542 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,423 miles

Both Front wiper blades slight smearing to screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Movement to Nearside Door mirror

Fail 4 May 2018 92,423 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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both Front wiper blades slight smearing to screen

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Movement to Nearside Door mirror

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,536 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,536 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS DEEP CUT SIDE WALL

Fail 2 Mar 2017 825,336 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS DEEP CUT SIDE WALL

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,832 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,832 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 27,135 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 NKO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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