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NY08 OWM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,236 mi
Last recorded162,236 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 OWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 162,236 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 162,229 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 157,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 157,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 147,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front slightly loose

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,363 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,363 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,992 miles

damage to offside front

Fail 25 Nov 2019 120,991 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

damage to offside front

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,635 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge also cut in tread

Fail 22 Aug 2018 104,635 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge also cut in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,463 miles

both front tyres getting low 2/3mm

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,800 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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NY08 OWM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY08 OWM, 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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NY08 OWM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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