2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · HJ53 DEB
2008 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 132,185 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ53 DEB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 132,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ53 DEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (HJ53 DEB) between March 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.
HJ53 DEB Mileage History
- 21/03/201225,076 mi
- 21/03/201225,076 mi
- 18/03/201333,289 mi+8,213 mi
- 12/03/201442,567 mi+9,278 mi
- 18/03/201551,877 mi+9,310 mi
- 08/03/201660,730 mi+8,853 mi
- 24/02/201773,272 mi+12,542 mi
- 24/02/201773,273 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/201881,652 mi+8,379 mi
- 09/03/201988,669 mi+7,017 mi
- 09/03/201988,669 mi
- 07/03/202098,061 mi+9,392 mi
- 07/03/202098,061 mi
- 15/02/2021104,416 mi+6,355 mi
- 24/01/2022111,018 mi+6,602 mi
- 24/01/2022111,018 mi
- 23/01/2023115,609 mi+4,591 mi
- 23/01/2023115,609 mi
- 31/01/2024122,009 mi+6,400 mi
- 31/01/2024122,009 mi
- 18/01/2025127,486 mi+5,477 mi
- 26/01/2026130,744 mi+3,258 mi
- 30/09/2026132,185 mi+1,441 mi
Average of roughly 7,373 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
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- Roof Channel CorrosionModerate
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- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
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