2014 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · BU14 ACZ

The 2014 Honda Civic presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent DVSA test conducted on 3 October 2025 at 173,017 miles, roughly nine months before the current date, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from March 2021 to October 2025, the car cleared every examination without advisories or failures. This consistent pass history indicates a maintained mechanical condition and a stable trend in statutory roadworthiness checks. Mileage stands at 173,017 against a 12-year service life, equating to roughly 14,400 miles per annum, which is elevated but not abnormal for a commuter hatchback. The record shows a slight test-date gap between 4 March 2021 at 90,576 miles and 17 June 2022 at 112,605 miles, a 15-month interval, yet the latter test passed cleanly. Annual distance then ran 28,000 miles to October 2023 at 140,520 miles, 17,413 to October 2024 at 157,933 miles, and 15,084 to October 2025. The clean sheet across all dates suggests previous owners adhered to statutory testing, though high cumulative mileage implies substantial use of drivetrain and suspension components. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion in any entry, so the MOT data reveals no recurring fault pattern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of these items given the 173,000-mile count. Front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm compliance may exhibit age-related cracking not always caught by MOT thresholds. Examine brake disc wear and caliper operation under load, and check chassis legs and sills for rust breakthrough despite absent advisories. Tyre tread and wiper blades remain minor consumables but warrant verification. The evidence points to a conscientiously tested vehicle, yet mechanical wear from high mileage demands hands-on verification before purchase.