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NG08 USF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,798 mi
Last recorded146,798 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 USF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,794 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 139,542 miles

Coil spring corroded near side front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

washers poor - near side front headlight image poor - brake discs wear

Fail 13 Jan 2020 139,542 miles

Coil spring corroded near side front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

washers poor - near side front headlight image poor - brake discs wear

Pass 21 Jan 2019 129,956 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres edge wear - under covers fitted - handbrake lever plastic poor

Fail 21 Jan 2019 129,956 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres edge wear - under covers fitted - handbrake lever plastic poor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 114,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 108,075 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 99,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,991 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,947 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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NG08 USF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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