2011 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · DX61 KGP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension-related components. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 74,008 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior where the offside front coil spring fractured. The record shows a persistent failure to address corrosion on the rear coil springs, which have been flagged as an advisory since at least 2022, indicating that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between March 2023 at 69,720 miles and November 2025 at 73,961 miles, suggesting the car sat stationary for long periods or was used sparingly. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the recurring deterioration of dust covers on the front suspension arm ball joints and track rod ends recorded across the last three tests. A prospective buyer must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry and structural integrity. The tester repeatedly identified corrosion on the inner suspension mounting areas in 2023, which, while not excessive at the time, requires close monitoring for advancing structural rust in the sills. Furthermore, the failure of the coil spring and the degraded state of the ball joint dust covers suggest that the entire front-end assembly may require a comprehensive inspection to prevent future mechanical failure or uneven tyre wear.