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NL08 MMJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,383 miles

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2024 122,375 miles

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

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,040 miles

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2023 117,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,957 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,080 miles

Offside Front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,667 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 96,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,343 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,343 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,574 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,804 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 MMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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