The 2008 Honda Civic is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.3 litres and an output of 61 kW (83 hp).
The asking price is 1,990 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,000 €. The estimate is based on 240 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 7 days.
The odometer reads 279,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes.
- Adaptive cruise control
- Keyless entry and start
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 23/07/2026 for 500 €, at 278,744 km. It is now listed for 1,490 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 256 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 233 € per year
- Insurance 460 € per year
- Financing instalment 65 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 690 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.
Basic information
- Registration number
- RTN-867
- Mileage
- 279,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.3 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 130405
- Nettiauto ID
- 15904292
Technical details
- Power
- 61 kW / 83 hp
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Keyless entry and start
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,990 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 7 days.
- Private seller · 20/7/2026
- Private seller · 6/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/07/2026 | 500 € | – | Private seller |
| 06/08/2026 | 1,990 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,782 cars of the Honda CIVIC model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,151 defects leading to a failure, or 64.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Brakes 25.1
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 18.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Chassis and body 12.4
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
The remaining 13.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,239). Median mileage 217,000 km.
Figures describe the Honda CIVIC model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/07/2026 | 500 € | 278,744 km | 2 days | Private seller, Tyrnävä, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Tyrnävä, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa → Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price | 500 € → 1,990 € |
| 06/08/2026 | Mileage | 278,744 km → 279,000 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 06/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Honda Civic cost?
Honda Civic is for sale at 1,990 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 2,000 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 23/07/2026 for 500 €, and it has been driven about 256 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 279,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 35.9 % of Honda CIVIC cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,782 inspections, median mileage 217,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Honda in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 5,245 Honda passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 8th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (80.2 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Honda CIVIC cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, chassis and body. That is 64.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Adaptive cruise control, Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 233 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.
Where is Honda Civic located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.