2009 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · CK09 FWH

A clean and uninterrupted MOT history defines this 2009 Honda Civic, with the most recent test on 9 May 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded at all. Across five tests spanning from 2022 through to mid-2025, the vehicle has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness with absolutely zero advisories logged. The only anomaly in the record is the 6 May 2025 failed test, which was immediately followed by a pass three days later on 9 May 2025, suggesting either an advisory item that could not be rectified in time, a minor repairable issue such as a bulb or tyre replacement, or a quickly resolved administrative or retest scenario. Given the total absence of any recorded component defects across four years of testing, there is no evidence in the official DVSA record of developing corrosion, brake wear, suspension deterioration, or exhaust concerns, which is a particularly reassuring indicator for a vehicle of this age. With 120,227 miles recorded over approximately 17 years, this Civic has averaged around 7,000 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a regular-use family car of its generation. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT testing cadence, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road continuously without extended periods off the road that could lead to seized components, brake disc corrosion, or fluid degradation issues. The mileage progression appears steady and consistent across each test interval, pointing to genuine regular use rather than the sporadic low-mileage patterns that can sometimes mask underlying mechanical deterioration. For a Honda Civic of this vintage, this kind of usage profile typically correlates with well-worn but functional mechanicals, particularly regarding clutches, brake components, and suspension items that accumulate wear proportionate to distance covered. Despite the spotless advisory record, the mileage level warrants specific attention to the components that naturally accumulate wear on a high-mileage Honda Civic. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts, all of which are known wear items on this generation. Pay close attention to brake pedal feel, watching for any excessive travel, sponginess, or vibration under braking, which could point to worn discs or pads despite no advisories having been raised. The steering should feel precise and self-centring without vague vagueness around the straight-ahead position or any clonking through the wheel when turning. It is also worth inspecting the areas most prone to age-related deterioration on a 17-year-old Civic, even where the MOT history shows nothing flagged. Examine the sills, wheel arches, and rear arches for any bubbling or surface corrosion that may not yet have been severe enough to be recorded as an MOT failure. Check the exhaust system visually from underneath for any blue staining suggesting oil burning, and listen for any blowing noises from the joints when the engine is revved. Inspect under the bonnet for signs of oil seepage around the valve cover gasket and from the rear main seal area, both common on high-mileage Honda engines, and verify that the cooling system shows no signs of pink residue or staining that would indicate a past or present coolant leak. A compression test on a warm engine would also be prudent given the mileage, although none of these items have been flagged by DVSA testing, they represent the natural next stage of inspection for a buyer of a mechanically sound but well-used example.