2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · DA57 LUZ

The 2008 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 132,368 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 19 October 2023 at 120,015 miles, immediately retested the same day at 120,016 miles and passed with no defects listed, indicating a likely administrative or minor pre-check issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation tracks typical use for an eighteen year old vehicle. The record shows 113,925 miles in October 2022, rising to 120,016 by October 2023, 125,375 by October 2024, and 132,368 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 6,500 to 7,000 miles per year across the documented period, consistent with the circa 7,354 annual average for the model's age. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data, and the clean advisory history across five years suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structure within test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 132,000 mile tally. The MOT record shows no corrosion, exhaust emission, or structural integrity flags, but testers record only visible defects at the time. The 2023 same day fail and pass with no defects recorded warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code if available, to rule out a dismissed brake or tyre item. Given the sparse but clean history, focus the viewing on underbody rust, front subframe condition, and rear trailing arm compliance. The Honda Civic of this era is prone to rear suspension fatigue and sill corrosion unseen in a pass result. Verify service receipts to confirm cambelt and fluid intervals were met despite the absent MOT advisories.