2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · FL59 EBU

The 2009 Honda Civic presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 25 November 2025 at 177,905 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a period of active corrosion management. The December 2024 test at 175,894 miles flagged corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs along with corrosion on the rear axle mounting prescribed area, yet by the following November those items had been rectified sufficiently to pass without advisories. The December 2023 failure at 173,267 miles for a non-functioning offside repeater, low headlamp aim, and a below-minimum nearside front tyre was a minor affair, and the retest four days later at 173,280 miles passed cleanly. Taken together, the record shows a vehicle that has moved from a phase of developing corrosion and minor electrical faults into a fully compliant state, suggesting the previous owner addressed rather than ignored the issues. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 17-year-old vehicle. Between the December 2022 test at 169,874 miles and the December 2023 test at 173,280 miles, the car covered roughly 3,400 miles in twelve months. The step from December 2023 to November 2025 shows approximately 4,625 miles over nearly two years, indicating a slight reduction in annual use but nothing that raises concern about long-term standing or clocking. The overall average of around 10,465 miles per year sits squarely within typical parameters for a car of this age and type. A buyer inspecting this Civic in person should focus on the rear suspension and underbody, given the corrosion history. The December 2024 advisories specifically identified corroded rear coil springs and rear axle mounting areas, and while the 2025 pass confirms these were addressed, the nature of corrosion repair on a 17-year-old vehicle warrants close scrutiny. Check whether the coil springs have been replaced with genuine or pattern parts and examine the rear subframe, axle mounting points, and suspension arm bushes for fresh coatings that might mask incomplete treatment. Inspect the exhaust system and floor pan for similar corrosion patterns, as these often accompany rear suspension corrosion on older Civics. The braking system and tyre condition also deserve attention. The 2023 failure for a worn nearside front tyre suggests uneven wear patterns that may point to tracking issues or neglected rotation. Have the front tyres been replaced since, and do the inner and outer tread depths appear even? Check the condition of the rear brake calipers and discs, as Civics of this generation are prone to binding rear calipers that may not always trigger an MOT advisory but cause premature pad wear. The electrical fault that caused the 2023 repeater failure appears to have been a simple bulb or connector issue, but a full function test of all lights and indicators is still advisable before purchase.