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NV08 LNU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,192 mi
Last recorded93,192 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 LNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 93,192 miles

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

Nearside front wing mirror indicator in poor condition

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

Offside front tyre has 3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside front wing mirror loose not insecure

Rear pads getting low

Signs of heat in nearside rear disc

Fail 25 Mar 2016 93,190 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high OIL BELOW MINIMUM EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre has 2 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front wing mirror indicator in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre has 2 mm of tread left

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

Offside front tyre has 3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside front wing mirror loose not insecure

Offside rear tyre has 2 mm of tread left

Rear pads getting low

Signs of heat in nearside rear disc

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,163 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside rear disc showing signs of heat but not binding at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside rear disc showing signs of heat but not binding at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,351 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Oil just above the minimum

Rear heatsheild loose and rattling

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to chid seat fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 67,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Oil just above the minimum

Rear heatsheild loose and rattling

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to chid seat fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,279 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,252 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,063 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,231 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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NV08 LNU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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