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NJ08 VWM

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,322 mi
Last recorded110,322 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded & Holed (marked in yellow) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 100,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 95,266 miles

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

Knocking noise when rocking the steering side to side

Nearside Front R clip missing from ball joint castle nut

Fail 21 Sep 2024 95,266 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Knocking noise when rocking the steering side to side

Nearside Front R clip missing from ball joint castle nut

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,758 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 89,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,588 miles

Brake and clutch fluid are dark

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 6,659 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under side

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,607 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 33,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,706 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,133 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 VWM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc 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 NJ08 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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The MOT history for NJ08 VWM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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