2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · ND58 WTJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of age-related degradation beginning. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 108,815 miles passed, it introduced the first significant advisories in several years. This marks a shift from the clean records seen in 2022 and the successful pass in October 2024, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more intensive upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eighteen-year-old car, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered 13,730 miles, maintaining a steady interval of roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles between annual tests. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle likely underwent short-distance urban trips rather than heavy motorway mileage, though the failure in November 2023 for a leaking fuel system component indicates that specific mechanical components have required reactive repairs. A buyer must conduct a thorough underbody inspection to assess the corroded chassis noted in the November 2025 test. Honda vehicles from this era are prone to structural rust in the sills and rear wheel arches, and the advisory for underbody corrosion suggests the issue may be moving beyond surface-level. Furthermore, the uneven wear on the nearside and offside front tyres recorded in the latest test suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be checked to prevent premature tyre failure.