2014 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · FD63 RLO

This ninth-generation Civic presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, passing every examination since 2022 with no advisories or defects recorded and demonstrating a stable pattern of roadworthiness. The most recent test on 5 November 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a four-year run of clean examinations. The only anomaly is a failed test dated 5 November 2024 which was immediately followed by a pass on the same date, suggesting a minor or easily rectified issue was identified and remedied without a retest fee. For a Honda of this vintage with substantial mileage, such an unblemished record is notable and points to consistent mechanical upkeep across the braking, suspension, lighting, and emissions systems routinely examined under the DVSA test. With 141,970 miles accrued over twelve years, the annual accumulation works out at roughly 11,831 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a car of this age. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the consistent annual testing pattern implies the vehicle has been in regular use throughout its life. At this mileage level, consumable wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and timing belt components will have been replaced on multiple occasions, and the drivetrain including clutch, gearbox, and engine internals will have accumulated significant working hours. The absence of any mileage-related advisories such as fluid leaks, play in steering or suspension components, or excessive emissions readings is reassuring at this odometer reading. For a prospective buyer, the lack of flagged components means attention should focus on the items that typically deteriorate with accumulated wear but may not yet have crossed MOT failure thresholds. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and front wishbone rear bushings, all common wear points on the ninth-generation Civic at this mileage. Check for steering vagueness or any shudder through the wheel under braking, which could indicate warped front brake discs, and feel for any pulling to one side that might suggest a binding brake caliper. Inspect the rear trailing arm bushings for cracking, as these are known to deteriorate on higher-mileage examples, and check for any vibration through the clutch pedal or any slipping under load. Given the unblemished DVSA record, a pre-purchase inspection should still be considered worthwhile to verify the condition of components that fall outside the MOT test scope or that may be approaching the end of their useful life. Have the timing chain or belt interval confirmed against service history, as replacement schedules are critical on the 1.8 i-VTEC engine. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil seepage from the engine and gearbox, check the condition of the cooling system hoses and radiator, and verify the operation of the air conditioning compressor. Test the clutch bite point for any slipping or juddering, and confirm that all electrical systems including the infotainment unit, reversing camera, and climate control are functioning correctly, as electrical gremlins can develop in higher-mileage examples of this generation.