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NM08 BOU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 136,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 136,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 131,425 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition on bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both trear beam axle mount bushes deteriorated on limit (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2024 131,416 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition on bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both trear beam axle mount bushes deteriorated on limit (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,087 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 126,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,185 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2019 108,329 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 108,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 102,351 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 97,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2015 83,814 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,314 miles

advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,665 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 41,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BOU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NM08 BOU, 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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NM08 BOU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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