2004 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · DN04 BNE

The vehicle maintains a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 December 2025 at 57,537 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failure followed by a retest. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed its initial test only days prior to a successful result, suggesting that the owner addresses defects only when prompted by the tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,615 miles per year. Data shows the car covered just 2,038 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 1,782 miles the following year. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, such long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid contamination. The lack of use means that components may perish over time regardless of distance driven. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Honda Civics of this era are prone to corrosion in hidden cavities. Given the low usage, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and the tyre sidewalls perished rubber, which often suffer from age rather than friction. Check the brake system for pitting on the discs and seized sliders, as vehicles that sit for long periods frequently develop surface rust that affects performance.