2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · DE08 ABN

This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 3 February 2026 at 84,471 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed its test the previous day, the lack of recorded defects suggests a minor administrative error or a rapid rectification of a trivial issue. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2008 model, averaging roughly 4,693 miles per year. The distance covered between the February 2024 test at 78,552 miles and the February 2026 test at 84,471 miles shows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 3,000 miles per annum. This low annual mileage reduces general drivetrain wear but often indicates the car has spent long periods stationary. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age, showing no recorded advisories or failures related to suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions over the last three years. Such a sparse record is rare for an eighteen year old Honda Civic and suggests either a very sheltered life or a lack of detailed reporting by the testers. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Check for perished rubber seals, cracked tyres, and signs of corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points. Because the record shows no historical issues with binding calipers or coil springs, a manual check of the brake pedal feel and a visual inspection for oil leaks from the engine or gearbox is recommended to confirm the vehicle's actual condition.