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NC08 XSV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,089 mi
Last recorded119,089 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XSV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 113,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 73,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,574 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,675 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 41,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 34,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,560 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack inside tread patern.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,146 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 25,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight Damage To N/S/F And N/S/R Tyre Walls.

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 XSV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

NC08 XSV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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