2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · OE08 AAZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 25 April 2025. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories across the last three years indicates a car in good mechanical health. While the record shows failures on 30 January 2023 and 25 April 2025, these were resolved on the same day with no specific faults listed in the final pass, suggesting minor administrative errors or rapid rectification of trivial issues. The mileage is exceptionally low for an eighteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,825 miles per year. The odometer reading increased from 77,564 miles in January 2023 to 86,846 miles by April 2025. This represents a modest accumulation of 9,282 miles over twenty-seven months. Such low usage often preserves the interior and engine components but can lead to secondary issues related to stagnation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Rubber elements such as suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and coolant hoses can perish over time even if the car is rarely driven. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and sills is essential, as the MOT record is unusually clean and does not provide a detailed history of underbody rust. The lack of advisories regarding brake discs or binding calipers is positive, but the low annual mileage suggests the brakes may be prone to surface corrosion. Testing the smooth operation of the clutch and checking for any signs of oil leaks from aged seals will complete a thorough assessment. The data suggests a well-kept vehicle, provided the low mileage has not resulted in long periods of standing.