2007 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · CV57 LZT

The 2007 Honda Civic presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 22 August 2025 at 226,316 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the August 2024 cycle showed a failed test on 3 August at 210,675 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass on the same date at the same mileage. The absence of recorded faults across all five entries indicates no worsening mechanical or structural decline in the official record. The odometer reads 226,316 miles against a 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 11,911 miles per year and sitting within typical use for the age. Gaps exist between tests: the car jumped from 167,351 miles at the 16 April 2022 test to 191,630 miles by 28 July 2023, then to 210,675 miles by August 2024 and 226,316 by August 2025. Annual accumulation held near 19,000 to 20,000 miles in the later years, above the lifetime average but not extreme for a high-mileage commuter. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, showing clean sheets throughout. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage. The 2024 failure with no defects logged suggests an administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a hard mechanical fault, but high mileage raises the risk of worn steering joints and corroding subframes unseen by the tester. Check for structural rust at sills and suspension mounts. Given the clean advisory history, previous owners likely kept the car to minimum test standards without neglect showing in the record. Verify service history and inspect the exhaust emissions system and drivetrain for leaks before purchase.