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NM08 BNZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,895 mi
Last recorded115,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BNZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,895 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 115,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 102,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 101,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,492 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 67,477 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front drop links have slight play in a ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,856 miles

engine cover fitted ....undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm to 0 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted ....undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,950 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers and passenger front windows tinted

kerb related cut in offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,123 miles

Front window tints illegal.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,123 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front window tints illegal.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 34,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,395 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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NM08 BNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NM08 BNZ, 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 NM08 BNZ registered?

NM08 BNZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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