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NJ08 VWL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,897 mi
Last recorded38,897 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,897 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 38,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 32,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,666 miles

plastic undershield fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,602 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 18,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,992 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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NJ08 VWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ08 VWL, 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 NJ08 VWL registered?

NJ08 VWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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