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NL08 LHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,512 mi
Last recorded157,512 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 LHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 157,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 157,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 156,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 153,455 miles

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 149,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 145,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 31 May 2019 130,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 105,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,394 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre treads wearing on insides

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2013 54,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,306 miles

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

rear tyres are cracked but not showing cords

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,340 miles

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 LHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL08 LHJ registered?

NL08 LHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is NL08 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 LHJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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