2005 HONDA CIVIC2.0L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass on 21 November 2025 at 122,435 miles. This result indicates a significant improvement in mechanical condition compared to the period of instability seen in 2023. While the car failed two consecutive tests in July and November 2023 around the 120,000 mile mark, the subsequent annual passes without any recorded defects suggest that the underlying issues were addressed and have since remained resolved. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,830 miles per year. The data shows very consistent usage in the last two years, with only 2,273 miles recorded between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 2,233 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the car has undergone minimal mechanical stress, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as rubber component perish, fluid breakdown, or brake corrosion caused by long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and the suspension system, given the vehicle's age and low usage frequency. Despite the recent clean records, older Honda Civics of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and mounting points. The failures in 2023 necessitate a close look at the current state of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake pipe lines to ensure that the repairs made to clear those failures are not showing signs of premature wear or recurring leaks.