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NJ08 VXK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VXK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,413 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside driveshaft dampener deteriorated

wear offside front drop link

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,938 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres low inner and uneven

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 94,918 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,885 miles

Front tyres different size to rears

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,251 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 May 2011 34,794 miles

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

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

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 VXK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

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