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NM08 LBU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,364 mi
Last recorded123,364 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,364 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 123,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 120,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 119,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 117,336 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 117,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,996 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 107,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,076 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,076 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front door damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,964 miles

nearside front door damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,964 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front door damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,677 miles

nearside front door damaged

rear brake discs excessively pitted

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Fail 27 Jun 2015 74,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front door damaged

rear brake discs excessively pitted

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,663 miles

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

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

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

damage to passenger front door

Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

damage to passenger front door

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,349 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 LBU 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 65.2%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

NM08 LBU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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