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NL08 LFV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

35,244 mi
Last recorded35,244 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 LFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 35,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 35,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail calliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail calliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 32,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 30,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,549 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 27,542 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,102 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2021 26,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,389 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,472 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,694 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2016 20,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 19,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on legal limit also scrubbing inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,172 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,564 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully check underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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NL08 LFV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NL08 LFV, 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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NL08 LFV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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