2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · OE08 ABV

This 2008 Honda Civic presents a highly stable maintenance profile with an exemplary MOT record. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 118,981 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing without advisories, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has undergone preventative repairs before presenting for testing. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's eighteen year age. The car covered 12,213 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, which is a slight increase compared to the 11,817 miles added between May 2023 and May 2024. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of standing, which typically reduces the risk of seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories over the last four years is unusual for a vehicle of this vintage. While the data indicates a mechanically sound car, a buyer should still manually inspect the chassis and suspension mounting points for surface corrosion, as MOT testers often overlook minor rust that does not yet compromise structural integrity. Given the lack of historical failures, focus your physical inspection on consumables that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they are critical. Check the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake discs for lip wear. Verify the service history for oil change intervals to ensure the engine has been lubricated regularly, as the MOT record only confirms roadworthiness rather than comprehensive mechanical health.