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NL08 LHE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 LHE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,700 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged hub (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear under vehicle very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,942 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 116,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,021 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,221 miles

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

front washer jets poor but still supply enough water

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can not fully inspect, without dismantling due to design. (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,606 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,861 miles

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

plastic sill covers and undertray prevent full inspection of several items.

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 LHE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue 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 NL08 LHE, 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 NL08 LHE registered?

NL08 LHE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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