2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · FL09 LPF

The 2009 Honda Civic presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 17 June 2025 at 275,439 miles. The absence of any recorded defects in the last three successful tests indicates the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. A failed test on 12 April 2024 at 263,872 miles stands out, yet the record shows no specific defects listed for that failure. The subsequent pass just seven days later on 19 April 2024 suggests the issue was either administrative or a minor fault swiftly rectified before the retest. Accumulating 275,439 miles over roughly 17 years equates to an annual average of approximately 16,202 miles, a figure notably higher than the national norm. The mileage progression reveals consistent, heavy use rather than long periods of inactivity. Between the January 2022 test at 247,833 miles and the March 2023 test at 256,297 miles, the car covered 8,464 miles. The following twelve months saw an increase of 7,584 miles, reaching 263,881 miles by April 2024. From April 2024 to the June 2025 test, the odometer climbed 11,558 miles, confirming the vehicle has been subjected to sustained, high-frequency driving. Despite the clean MOT record, the severe mileage demands a rigorous physical inspection of high-wear components. A buyer must thoroughly examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of fatigue or oil leakage, as these deteriorate rapidly under persistent heavy loading. Brake discs and pads require close scrutiny for uneven wear or binding calipers, while the exhaust system must be checked for corrosion and structural integrity. Tyre condition and age are equally critical, given the cumulative stress placed on them over nearly three hundred thousand miles.