2014 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · CE14 RRO

A clean DVSA record across all recorded tests defines this 2014 Honda Civic, with the most recent assessment on 3 October 2025 resulting in a pass and no advisories or defects entered. The earlier history follows the same pattern of clean passes in March and October 2023, alongside a further pass on 23 September 2024. A failed entry is also recorded on 23 September 2024, which is unusual given the immediate adjacent pass on the same date, suggesting a likely technical re-test scenario such as a previously failed item being addressed and the vehicle re-presented the same day. The absence of any recorded advisories throughout the available five-test history is notable for a twelve-year-old vehicle, indicating that no components have been flagged for monitoring and there is no documentary evidence of developing corrosion, brake wear, suspension deterioration, or exhaust issues. This presents the Civic as a mechanically tidy prospect based purely on official test data. With 91,378 miles recorded against a 2014 manufacture date, the vehicle is accumulating roughly 7,600 miles per year on average, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for its age bracket. There are no extended testing gaps in the MOT history, with tests conducted in March 2023, October 2023, September 2024, and October 2025, demonstrating that the vehicle has remained in regular use and on the road throughout the recorded period. This continuity of annual testing, combined with the moderate mileage accumulation, suggests a consistent usage pattern rather than periods of inactivity or unusually heavy driving. Mechanically, this profile points to a car that has been driven regularly enough to keep seals, fluids, and moving components active, while not being subjected to the elevated wear associated with very high-mileage examples of the same age. Although the MOT record is devoid of advisories, a prospective buyer should still perform targeted physical checks aligned with the components most commonly subject to wear on a Civic of this age and mileage. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the rear suspension geometry, as the Civic is known for trailing arm bush wear that can manifest as a slight wandering sensation at speed or a subtle knock transmitted through the rear axle over undulating surfaces. Listen for any clonking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, and check for uneven tyre wear across the rear pair which can indicate rear suspension geometry issues. At the steering wheel, any vagueness, delayed response, or a slight pull to one side under braking warrants further investigation into the front wishbone bushes and brake caliper slide pins. The braking system should be inspected closely despite the clean test history, with the pedal feel tested for firmness and consistency under sustained effort to detect any soft spots or excessive travel. Visually, the inner and outer faces of the front discs should be examined for lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, while the rear drum brake mechanisms on most Civic variants of this generation warrant checks for binding or seized adjusters, particularly given the higher annual mileage that brings brake servicing intervals closer together. Inspect the underbody for any emerging corrosion around the rear suspension mounting points, subframe, and brake pipe runs, as these areas commonly deteriorate on a twelve-year-old vehicle even without specific advisories having yet been recorded. Finally, verify the timing chain operation on cold start by listening for any rattle from the front of the engine for a second or two after ignition, and confirm the clutch bite point is consistent and not slipping under load, as these are mechanical items outside the scope of MOT inspection but highly relevant to a vehicle of this age and mileage.