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NH08 HLG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,596 mi
Last recorded180,596 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 HLG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 180,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 180,569 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 170,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 159,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 150,664 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 150,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 141,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 136,596 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 130,621 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 130,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,569 miles

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

n/s rear tyre uneven tread wear plus cracking sidewalls and tread area 225/45/17

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,479 miles

both front tyres surface cracks tread area 25/45/17

n/s rear tyre several splits/cuts inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,168 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted could fully ispect coponents

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,483 miles

wear on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,412 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,456 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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NH08 HLG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NH08 HLG, 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 NH08 HLG registered?

NH08 HLG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for NH08 HLG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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