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NU08 SEY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,312 mi
Last recorded119,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 SEY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 119,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,095 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 103,231 miles

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroding,recommend anti corrosion treatment

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,841 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 90,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,302 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,301 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,482 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Feb 2017 70,381 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,224 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 SEY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SEY, 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 NU08 SEY registered?

NU08 SEY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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