2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · ALF 776S

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 41,412 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to multiple safety defects. The recent transition from a clean record in 2025 to multiple failures in 2025 and 2026 indicates that components are only being addressed once they reach the point ofulation failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging just under 2,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2022 at 40,311 miles and March 2025 at 40,613 miles, where the car covered only 302 miles in over two years. This low mileage explains the degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perishing tyres and damaged valve stems noted in recent tests, which often occur due to prolonged standing rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the nearside and offside rear inner suspension mounting areas. Although the tester flagged corrosion in March 2026 as not excessive, the presence of rust on these sills areas requires close monitoring for progression. Furthermore, the history of excessively binding brakes and corroded brake pipes in early 2025 suggests the braking system may suffer from seizure due to age, necessitating a check of the major, sliders, and fluid lines.