2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DV05 ABF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression towards structural degradation and component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 98,942 miles flagged pitting and scoring on both front and rear brake discs alongside play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage. While the car consistently passes, the frequency of advisories over the last three years indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related fatigue is manifesting despite relatively low mileage. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 98,942 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. There is a significant anomaly in the data between July 2019 and June 2020 where the mileage dropped from 175,146 miles, suggesting a recording error or an engine replacement. Since that point, the usage has returned to a consistent pattern of roughly 2,700 miles per annum. This low annual mileage often leads to rubber components hardening and surfaces oxidizing, which aligns with the issues found in the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the chassis and mounting points due to recurring corrosion reports. Starting in 2023, the tester noted corrosion within 30cm of a mounting, which persisted into 2024 and 2025 on both nearside and offside sections. This structural rust is the primary concern as it shows an ongoing trend in the frame. Additionally, the suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages have been flagged for wear across multiple tests, suggesting that the front-end components are nearing the end of their functional life and require proactive replacement.