2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · CF05 GJO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a period of significant neglect followed by reactive repairs. The most recent test in April 2026 at 116,009 miles passed with only a minor defect regarding an inoperative rear plate lamp. This follows a major failure in March 2025 where the car presented with numerous faults across the braking and suspension systems. While the vehicle has improved since that critical failure point, the trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues when prompted by a failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,009 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows a consistent accumulation of roughly 7,500 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 7,300 miles between March 2025 and April 2026. This low annual usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the 2023 advisories regarding perishing tyres despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the suspension mounting areas noted for corrosion in 2025. While the tester deemed this not excessive at the time, rust on older Hondas tends to progress through the chassis if not monitored. The 2025 failure involving a track rod end, worn lower suspension arm bush, and binding brake caliper indicates that the front end has reached the end of its service life. You should verify that the repairs made after that failure addressed the offside front brake binding and that the parking brake efficiency now meets legal requirements.