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NH08 XMJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,768 mi
Last recorded133,768 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 133,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever condition

Fail 9 Feb 2026 133,766 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter not secured to the drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever condition

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear heavily deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,848 miles

Parking brake lever condition.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 119,424 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever condition.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective grating (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,939 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 95,938 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle near to nearside swivel mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,081 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 84,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,644 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,458 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Feb 2020 63,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre section mounting bracket broken due to corrosion

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,017 miles

exhaust centre silencer mounting broken

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,011 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre silencer mounting broken

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,472 miles

both front tyres more than half worn

exhaust centre section, front mount broken

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2018 56,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres more than half worn

exhaust centre section, front mount broken

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,094 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,761 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,321 miles

both front tyres perished on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,113 miles

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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NH08 XMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NH08 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

NH08 XMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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