2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · OW08 AEA

The vehicle currenty lacks a valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent test on 4 July 2025 at 163,450 miles. While the record shows a clean history of passes from 2022 to 2024, the most recent failure without listed defects suggests an administrative error or a failure to present the vehicle for a retest. The overall maintenance trend appears stable based on the lack of recorded advisories, but the current lapsed status means the car is not legally roadworthy. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 9,081 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between 30 June 2023 and 29 June 2024, where the odometer rose from 129,891 to 149,884 miles. This period of higher activity coincides with a fail and immediate pass on the same day in June 2024, indicating a minor defect was rectified on-site to secure the certificate. A physical inspection should focus on high-wear components typical for a Honda Civic of this era and mileage. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must check for corrosion on the rear subframe and suspension mounting points, as these are common failure points that may not have been flagged if the vehicle was not thoroughly inspected. Inspect the brake discs for lip wear and the suspension bushes for perishing, given the 163,450 total miles. The lack of recorded advisories over several years is unusual for a vehicle of this age, so verifying the service history against the MOT data is essential to ensure routine maintenance like oil changes and timing belt intervals were actually performed.