2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · FM08 CDN

The 2008 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 136,172 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 23 December 2024 at 134,379 miles confirms the vehicle has remained free of flagged advisories or failures for over twelve months. Recorded mileage sits at 136,172 against an eighteen-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,565 miles per year, which is typical for the model age. The gap between the December 2024 pass at 134,379 miles and the January 2026 test shows only 1,793 miles added in just over twelve months, indicating reduced recent use. Two same-day failure then pass cycles occurred on 3 January 2024 (132,352 to 132,370 miles) and 23 December 2024 (134,377 to 134,379 miles), but the records list no defects for either failure, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The absence of recorded advisories across all five entries means the DVSA data shows no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for rust, given the vehicle's 2008 manufacture and lower recent mileage that can mask standing-water corrosion. Verify the front coil springs and rear trailing arm bushes for age-related fatigue not captured by the clean tests. Given the sparse but clean history, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the twin failure-pass anomalies warrant confirmation that no suppressed defects exist. The Civic remains a low-risk purchase on paper, contingent on a hands-on check of consumables and chassis condition.