2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DC04 AFX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on 14 August 2025 at 37,895 miles. This result represents a significant improvement in structural integrity, as the car failed just nine days prior due to severe corrosion on the offside rear sill. The tester previously identified that the rigidity of the assembly was significantly reduced, and while the recent pass suggests repairs were made, the structural failure indicates a critical point where the vehicle required major intervention to meet safety standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,722 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-frequency usage between 2022 and 2025, with only 2,690 miles covered over that three-year period. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based parts and the onset of corrosion due to vehicle sitting, which is evidenced by the structural issues found in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear sill to ensure the structural repair is sound and that the corrosion has not migrated to adjacent chassis points. The history also reveals a pattern of tyre perishing, with advisories for cracking and damage in both 2023 and 2024, suggesting the rubber compounds are failing due to age rather than tread wear. Additionally, the anti-roll bar ball joints noted with having play in 2022 should be checked for continued wear, as these components often degrade over time on low-mileage vehicles.