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NC08 XAB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,183 mi
Last recorded122,183 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 122,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 121,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle slight corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,526 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes are perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle is corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,317 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,307 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on its inner sidewall and nail in its tread 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on its inner sidewall + wearing low on its inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on its inner sidewall + wearing low on its outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 98,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on its inner sidewall and nail in its tread 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on its inner sidewall + wearing low on its inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut on its inner sidewall + wearing low on its outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,812 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on there inner side walls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low in its outer tread 225.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,668 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,668 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,997 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,327 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,320 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 40,107 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,549 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 XAB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

NC08 XAB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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