2010 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · BF60 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 27 February 2026 at 143,497 miles, which recorded no defects. While the car has experienced several failures in previous years, the maintenance trend appears to be improving. The tester found no issues in the latest inspection, a notable shift from the 2023 and 2024 periods where the vehicle failed on multiple counts including lighting, tyre tread depth, and suspension components. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,969 miles per year. The record shows steady usage without significant periods of inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage spikes. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 10,713 miles, and it has added another 903 miles since the last test in February 2026. This pattern suggests regular, predictable use rather than long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the tyre management and lighting systems, as these were recurring points of failure. The 2023 and 2024 tests highlighted several instances of tyres being worn close to the legal limit or failing outright, suggesting a historical tendency to delay consumable replacements. The 2023 failure also noted defective headlamp lenses and a worn anti-roll bar linkage, so checking the integrity of the suspension bushings and the clarity of the headlight housings is advisable. The braking system requires attention to recent advisories. The March 2025 test at 142,576 miles flagged worn rear brake discs, and a previous advisory in 2019 noted thin brake pads. While the 2026 test was clean, the history of brake wear and the light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in March 2022 suggest that the buyer should verify the current condition of the dampers and the thickness of the brake pads and discs to ensure no further degradation has occurred.