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NU08 RZW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,068 mi
Last recorded123,068 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 RZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 123,068 miles

DIP\IMAGE\BOTH\LENSES\HAZED

Front ENG\OIL\LEAK

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH\SHOKS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2024 123,068 miles

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIP\IMAGE\BOTH\LENSES\HAZED

Front ENG\OIL\LEAK

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH\SHOKS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 114,723 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 114,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BLUE\CALIPER\SIEZED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 106,716 miles

ENG\OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BLUE\SIEZED CALIPER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 106,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ENG\OIL LEAKS

HAZED LENSES

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BLUE\SIEZED CALIPER (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,079 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 98,068 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight cracking within treads on offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,304 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight cracking within treads on offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,815 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 76,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACE PIT\SCORE (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,618 miles

MIRROR HANGERS DRIVERS VIEW

Rear Inner CENTRE BELT POOR

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 55,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear n/s and o/s brake discs pitted inner surfaces

Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear n/s and o/s brake discs pitted inner surfaces

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,836 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 36,836 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,971 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 RZW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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