2015 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · AP65 CDO

The 2015 Honda Civic presents a mixed maintenance picture, with its most recent MOT on December 11, 2025, at 73,641 miles revealing a cluster of new advisories that suggest a worsening trend in suspension and chassis upkeep. While the vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests since at least 2021, the December 2025 test flagged four separate advisories, including severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both front suspension arms, a corroded nearside rear coil spring, and perishing rear tyres. These are not isolated consumable items. Deteriorated ball joint boots allow grit and moisture into the joint, accelerating wear, while a corroded coil spring raises legitimate concerns about structural integrity and potential fracture under load. The rear tyre perishing, combined with the corroded spring, points to a vehicle that may have been sitting for extended periods or exposed to harsh conditions without adequate preventive care. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,695 miles per year over eleven years is entirely typical for a UK-used Civic and does not raise any red flags on its own. The progression from 48,760 miles in December 2021 to 73,641 miles in December 2025 shows steady, consistent use across four years with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps. The record itself is clean and well-documented, with no failed tests and no missing annual entries, which at least confirms the vehicle has been kept on the road and presented for inspection each year. The December 2024 test at 69,349 miles recorded zero defects, making the jump to four advisories just one year and 4,292 miles later all the more notable. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension ball joints, checking for play and confirming whether the deteriorated dust covers have already allowed joint wear. The nearside rear coil spring needs close visual examination for section loss or cracking, and if corrosion is visible on one spring, the others should be treated as suspect. Both rear tyres showing perishing should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth, as aged rubber can fail unpredictably. The track rod end dust covers flagged in December 2022 at 57,882 miles were noted as still preventing dirt ingress at that time, but given the general pattern of deteriorating rubber components across the 2025 test, these should be rechecked for splits or contamination. The vehicle's overall mechanical baseline appears sound, but the recent advisories suggest deferred maintenance is catching up, and a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advisable before committing.