2017 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · DA67 AHN

The 2017 Honda Civic presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 35,407 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Prior tests show the same clean pattern, with passes in November 2024 at 28,588 miles, November 2023 at 24,147 miles, and December 2022 at 19,662 miles. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 November 2024 at 28,580 miles that listed no defects, immediately followed by a pass the next day at 28,588 miles, suggesting an administrative or presentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer reads 35,407 miles against nine years of age, averaging roughly 3,934 miles per year. This is low for a 2017 hatchback and points to light use or extended standing periods. Mileage moved from 19,662 in December 2022 to 24,147 by November 2023, then to 28,580 by November 2024, and 35,407 by October 2025, a steady annual climb near 5,000 to 7,000 miles with no sudden accumulation. The DVSA record itself is sparse on faults, showing no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five entries. A buyer should still verify in person that the low mileage has not masked perished rubber components from prolonged inactivity. Check suspension arms and bushes for cracking, inspect brake calipers for binding after the car sat unused, and confirm tyre sidewalls show no age-related degradation. The clean MOT history gives no signal of structural integrity loss, yet standing vehicles often develop hidden rust on sills and subframes not caught in a short test. Given the absence of recorded defects and the consistent pass pattern, the Civic reads as a well-kept low-use example. The November 2024 fail with zero defects remains a clerical anomaly, not a warning on mechanical condition. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on consumables and dormant-wear items rather than any fault shown in the official record.