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NG08 URU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 URU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 138,017 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 138,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,489 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 130,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,096 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front, o/s front, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 126,096 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s rear, o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front, o/s front, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 112,954 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,190 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,953 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 95,952 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 95 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front upper strut mounting has slight tightness

Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,752 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 95 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front upper strut mounting has slight tightness

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,065 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 86,064 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside comonents

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,550 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,495 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 52,494 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NG08 URU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NG08 URU, 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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NG08 URU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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