2001 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · EN51 AHD

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a clean pass on December 18, 2025, 73,909 miles. The maintenance trend appears improving, as the car has transitioned from a period of intermittent failures to consecutive clean results with no recorded defects. The failures in late 2023 and 2024 suggest that the previous owner eventually addressed specific mechanical or items items resulting in a vehicle that currently meets all DVSA standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,956 miles per year. Data shows a significant deceleration in usage, such as only 1,507 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and just 402 miles between the December 2024 failure and the 2025 pass. While low mileage reduces overall wear on the drivetrain and engine, these intervals suggest the vehicle spends long periods stationary. Such periods of inactivity can often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and seized mechanical parts. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the structural integrity and undercarriage, as low-mile Honda Civics are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches regardless of distance. Given the long stationary periods, check for perished brake hoses, dry tyre sidewalls, and calipers that may have seized from lack of use. The suspension bushes should be examined for cracking or tearing, as age-related material fatigue affects these components more than mileage does in vehicles of this era.