2008 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · CV08 HGC

The most recent test on 31 March 2023 at 144,299 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date at identical mileage showing no listed defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the prior pass dated 8 March 2022 at 126,708 miles also recording no faults. No worsening mechanical pattern emerges across the two years of available data. Recorded mileage rose from 126,708 in March 2022 to 144,299 by March 2023, an annual gain of roughly 17,591 miles, well above the lifetime average of about 8,017 miles per year. The DVSA history is sparse, covering only two test years, and shows a clean sheet with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. The same-day fail and pass in March 2023 with zero defects logged suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a genuine fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as an 18-year-old Honda Civic at 144,299 miles is prone to subframe rust even when MOT records stay clear. The tester logged no brake disc wear, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions issues, but the absence of advisories does not confirm component life. Given the clean record and typical mileage for age, previous keepers likely kept basic consumable upkeep current. Verify service history and check coil springs and suspension mounts in person before purchase, since MOT cleans do not capture incipient wear.