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NL08 OXG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,110 mi
Last recorded172,110 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 172,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2024 168,485 miles

Front lower radiator support cross member corroded

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 168,467 miles

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

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

Front lower radiator support cross member corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 164,796 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 164,789 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 162,602 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,385 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 159,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking Source hidden by undertray. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 157,096 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 157,096 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 154,625 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 152,260 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 152,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,966 miles

Could not fully inspect O/S/R seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,885 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OXG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL08 OXG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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