2015 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · AF65 WRA

A pattern of recurring front suspension wear, persistent rear brake disc deterioration, and intermittent tyre issues defines the mechanical history of this 2015 Honda Civic across eight recorded MOT tests. The most recent examination on 2025-10-21 returned a clean pass with no advisories, suggesting that the most pressing wear items flagged in earlier tests had either been rectified or had not yet deteriorated to advisory level. However, the preceding test on 2025-02-14 recorded advisories on both front lower suspension arm bushes (offside and nearside), a continuation of identical advisories from 2024-02-13, indicating that these bushes have been flagged as worn for at least two consecutive cycles without yet resulting in excessive movement. Rear brake disc pitting or scoring was noted at both offside and nearside in both 2025-02-14 and 2023-02-16, and an offside front tyre was previously failed as dangerous in February 2022 due to exposed ply or cords before the vehicle subsequently passed two days later. The overall trend shows a relatively stable roadworthiness position with persistent component wear that has not crossed failure thresholds, but the repeated nature of the suspension and brake disc advisories warrants careful attention. With 117,085 miles accumulated over approximately eleven years, this Civic averages around 10,644 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical usage expectations for a car of its age. The MOT history is continuous from 2020 onwards with annual tests, and there are no extended gaps that would suggest prolonged periods off the road. The mileage progression appears steady rather than erratic, with no sudden jumps between tests that might indicate tow-bar towing, track use, or odometer discrepancies. At this accumulated mileage, routine wear on suspension components, brake friction materials, tyres, and drivetrain mountings is entirely consistent with the recorded advisory profile, and the absence of advisories relating to exhaust integrity, structural corrosion, fluid leaks, or lighting suggests the chassis and major mechanical assemblies have held up without notable deterioration. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection items centre on the front suspension geometry and rear braking system, both of which have demonstrated a chronic advisory pattern. The front lower arm front bushes have been flagged on both sides across multiple tests, so on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end when traversing speed bumps, broken tarmac, or potholes, and feel for any vagueness or delay in steering response. With the engine stationary, manually rock each front wheel top-to-bottom and side-to-side to detect any play that might indicate the bushes have now worn beyond the advisory threshold. For the rear brakes, which have shown pitted and scored discs on both sides, expect to feel pedal judder or vibration under firm braking from higher speeds, and listen for any grinding or scraping that would suggest the disc wear has progressed since the last advisory. Additionally, the tyre-related advisories and the 2022 dangerous failure warrant scrutiny of the current set of tyres for age-related cracking, tread depth across the full width (particularly inner and outer edges), and any cuts or bulges that might indicate kerbing damage. Check the nearside rear tyre particularly carefully for perishing or cracking, as this was flagged repeatedly from 2020 through 2022. On the front axle, the offside front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2022, so confirm during a road test that braking is firm and progressive, with no warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Finally, given the mileage, a compression test or at minimum a careful listen for timing chain rattle on cold start would be prudent, along with inspection of the undertrays (which were previously fitted and may obscure components) for any signs of oil seepage from the engine or transmission.