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NU08 DMO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,074 mi
Last recorded141,074 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DMO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 141,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor rusty

poor beam patterns

Fail 6 Aug 2025 128,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor rusty

poor beam patterns

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,711 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front chassis welded and coated both sides

rear subframe and under body rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2024 115,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe and under body rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2023 104,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,860 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,853 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose catalyst heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield loose above silencer

general underneath of car covered in surface rust

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components overall.

vehicle has been stood

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,621 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,621 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,952 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,611 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,940 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated and perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 22,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,809 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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NU08 DMO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NU08 DMO, 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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NU08 DMO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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