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NJ08 VXS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VXS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 102,808 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough steering slightly notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 102,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from welded joint on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering system slightly rough steering slightly notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 85,781 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 81,794 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 81,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 74,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 66,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,303 miles

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

rear centre seatbelt lock cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,825 miles

drivers wiper blade worn

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 VXS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

NJ08 VXS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is NJ08 VXS safe to buy?

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