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NM08 LBL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 LBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake on lock out getting close to no reserve travel

Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake on lock out getting close to no reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,756 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning will need a polish before next test (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 112,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning will need a polish before next test (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plates poor will need attention shortly

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to cover

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plates poor will need attention shortly

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to cover

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,980 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,753 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 96,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 93,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,544 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 225/45Y17 (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

OSR NSR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 76,266 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

OSR NSR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 225/45Y17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,002 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR TYRE TREAD CRACKING.NSR TYRE TREAD LIGHT CRACKING .225/45Y17 94

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,673 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 31,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has very slight seperation to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,331 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 LBL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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