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NH08 XMX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XMX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 105,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side/off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 102,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 85,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 83,398 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 83,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,495 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,880 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output rear lights have some kind of sticker over all lights (1.1.A.3d)

slight play nsf rack arm

wipers worn on limit

Fail 28 Dec 2016 58,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

wipers worn on limit

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output rear lights have some kind of sticker over all lights (1.1.A.3d)

slight play nsf rack arm

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,245 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,773 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 XMX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

NH08 XMX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is NH08 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 XMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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