HONDA CIVIC2010 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of concern. The most recent test in July 2025 at 112,808 miles returned with no defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the February 2023 failure revealed a significant list of component failures, the subsequent three tests show that the owner has acted to rectify these faults to meet minimum standards. At 112,808 miles over sixteen years, the Honda Civic averages approximately 7,050 miles per year, which aligns with typical low usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 4,300 miles covered between June 2024 and July 2025, and approximately 3,800 miles in the year leading up to that period. This regular operation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect which often dries out rubber components and seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, specifically the offside front shock absorber. This component showed light misting of oil in both February 2023 and June 2024, and while it passed the 2025 test, persistent weeping often precedes a total seal failure. The offside front and offside rear road wheels should also be inspected for lateral distortion or structural cracks, as these were flagged as badly distorted in the 2023 failure and may indicate previous impact or curb damage. The parking brake system requires a functional check to ensure the excessive movement noted in early 2023 has not returned through cable stretch or a need for further adjustment. Given the previous failure of the anti-roll bar ball joint and the nearside front leg bearing, a road test to listen for knocks or play from the front end is advisable to confirm that these repairs have held. The overall clean sheet from the most recent MOT suggests the vehicle is currently in a fair mechanical state, provided the structural integrity remains free of significant corrosion.