2013 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · FT63 KKC

The 2013 Honda Civic presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 179,506 miles passed, but only after a failure on the same day flagged an offside headlamp aim defect and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp. Both were rectified before the pass, suggesting minor electrical and alignment issues were addressed promptly. The overall trend is broadly stable rather than deteriorating, though the recurring appearance of front tyre wear advisories across multiple tests points to a persistent alignment or suspension geometry concern that has never been fully resolved. The vehicle has covered 179,506 miles over roughly thirteen years, averaging approximately 13,808 miles per year. This is high for its age and indicates sustained, regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The mileage progression is consistent: 140,589 miles in November 2022, 152,878 miles in December 2023, 165,791 miles in November 2024, and 179,506 miles in December 2025. That represents roughly 12,000 to 13,000 miles per year throughout the last four years, with no significant gaps or sudden drops in the record. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five entries spanning four years, so a buyer should not assume comprehensive annual testing has been carried out throughout the car's life. The most notable recurring defect is front tyre wear. Advisories for both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge appeared in the November 2024 test at 165,791 miles and again in the December 2025 test at 179,506 miles. This pattern strongly suggests a tracking or suspension geometry issue, possibly worn suspension bushes, deteriorated anti-roll bar linkages, or a misaligned subframe. The December 2023 test at 152,878 miles flagged both front anti-roll bar linkages as damaged but not seriously weakened, which was apparently left unrepaired. A buyer should inspect the front suspension thoroughly, paying close attention to the anti-roll bar linkages, lower arm bushes, and tracking settings. Uneven tyre wear at this frequency implies the underlying cause has been neglected rather than corrected. Beyond the front suspension, the December 2025 failure for an offside headlamp aim defect and an inoperative registration plate lamp indicates minor electrical neglect. These are straightforward fixes, but their presence alongside unresolved suspension wear suggests the previous owner addressed only what was strictly necessary to pass the MOT. A buyer should verify the condition of the rear brake components, exhaust system, and underside for corrosion, as high-mileage Civics of this age are susceptible to structural rust, particularly around the rear arches, sills, and subframes. The absence of any recorded brake or exhaust defects in the available history is encouraging, but the limited testing record means a physical inspection remains essential.