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NG08 URW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,905 mi
Last recorded151,905 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 URW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 151,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 147,031 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 147,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 139,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 139,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 133,975 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 129,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 129,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 126,676 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 120,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking in tread and around walls ()

Fail 7 May 2019 120,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracking in tread and around walls ()

Pass 8 May 2018 113,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust head shield loose

Fail 29 Apr 2017 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

exhaust head shield loose

Pass 7 May 2016 91,727 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 91,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 59,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak nearside drive shaft area

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,411 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak nearside drive shaft area

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 50,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,888 miles

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

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

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 URW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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