2007 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · AF07 ANF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of developing suspension-related issues. The most recent test in February 2026 at 90,892 miles passed despite new advisories for corrosion on both rear lower coil springs. This follows a similar advisory from the February 2025 test at 88,797 miles, indicating that while the components have not yet failed, the corrosion is progressing and has not been addressed. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,784 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the record, with the car covering only 35,049 miles between early 2014 and 2026. However, the low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear, as evidenced by the 2014 report of cracking rear tyres at low mileage and the persistent presence of a windscreen chip that remained across multiple tests from 2023 to 2026. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension geometry to assess the depth of the rust on the coil springs. The recurring failure of the offside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2022 and the subsequent deterioration of the nearside version in 2024 suggest that rubber bushings and ball joints are failing due to age and lack of use. Verify the windscreen for any spreading cracks, as the damage has been a noted defect for over three years without replacement.