2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · LS58 KGZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 120,842 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The trend shows a vehicle that is only repaired when an MOT is imminent, as evidenced by recurring advisories regarding lighting, suspension components, and tyres that persist across multiple testing cycles before being addressed or failing again. At 120,842 miles over 18 years, the Honda Civic has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-to-moderate usage. However, the data shows a period of relatively high activity between February 2024 and May 2025, where the car covered over 4,000 miles in short months. This burst of mileage, combined with the age of the vehicle, explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components like the anti-roll bar dust covers and shock absorber seals noted in the test records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows persistent issues with play in the ball joints and recurring wear in the suspension bushes. The nearside front shock absorber progressed from light misting in late 2024 to a serious leak by May 2025, indicating the component is nearing total failure. Furthermore, the rear brake discs have been flagged as pitted and scored since at least 2024, suggesting the braking system has suffered from corrosion or lack of use. Specific attention should also be paid to the nearside rear bodywork, where a damaged panel was noted as likely to cause injury in early 2025. The history of failed lighting components, including indicators and registration plate lamps, suggests a lack of basic pre-test checks. Given the age of the car and the nature of the mechanical faults, the buyer should check for structural rust in the wheel arches and underbody that has not yet been highlighted in the MOT advisories.