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NL58 JZV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,435 mi
Last recorded131,435 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 JZV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 131,435 miles

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

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

corrosion in progress

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 120,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 120,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,480 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in progress

Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 115,921 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 101,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,011 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Lower coolant low and slightly leak .

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror not fully secure

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2018 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2018 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint also rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,473 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,401 miles

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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NL58 JZV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL58 JZV, 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 NL58 JZV registered?

NL58 JZV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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