2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · FN08 GSZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding rubber components and lighting. The most recent test in November 2025 at 116,940 miles shows a pass following a failure just one day prior. While the ABS fault and headlamp aim were addressed, several recurring issues including deteriorated ball joint dust covers and a minor exhaust leak have persisted across multiple years. This suggests an owner who addresses only the minimum requirements to pass the test rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 109,790 miles and the 2025 test at 116,940 miles, the car covered 7,150 miles, indicating a steady and low usage profile. This low mileage relative to the age often contributes to the degradation of rubber-based parts, such as the persistent tyre perishing and dust cover failures noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as both nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers have been flagged as severely deteriorated since 2024. These boots allow moisture to enter the joints, which leads to premature failure of the steering components. The minor exhaust leak noted in late 2025 should also be inspected to ensure it is not a symptom of deeper corrosion in the exhaust manifold or mounting hangers. The history also shows recurring issues with tyre cracking and perishing, which indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods or uses tyres of poor shelf life. Verify the age and condition of the current tyres, as the previous sets showed clear signs of dry rot. Additionally, confirm that the ABS warning lamp remains illuminated during a drive, as this was a specific point of failure in October 2025.