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2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 SEO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2022 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate missing (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,449 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread laminate missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 107,173 miles

osf droplink dust cover split

Fail 6 Apr 2020 107,173 miles

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

osf droplink dust cover split

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,554 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 101,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 85,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,988 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 65,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,022 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,790 miles

nearside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,406 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 SEO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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