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NV08 KBO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,843 mi
Last recorded138,843 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KBO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 138,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 138,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,739 miles

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

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stone behind back plate

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,072 miles

Front tyres both sides wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,072 miles

Front tyres both sides wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,108 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

Nearside Front Outer brake pad getting low

Nearside Front wheel lightly binding

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,357 miles

nearside front bump stop dropped

Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,357 miles

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

nearside front bump stop dropped

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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NV08 KBO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV08 KBO, 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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NV08 KBO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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