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NM08 WSW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 WSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,010 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,746 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 49,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shocker leaking not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,603 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,226 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,672 miles

Both rear tyres becoming mishaped

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,956 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 45,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 43,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 31,827 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 25,097 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,179 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 WSW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

NM08 WSW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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