2013 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · FT63 KKH

The 2013 Honda Civic presents a mixed maintenance picture at 175,216 miles, with a most recent MOT pass recorded on 25 November 2025 at that exact mileage, suggesting the vehicle has effectively stood still for the best part of seven months. The overall trend is neither clearly improving nor deteriorating, but rather patchy. The tester flagged three separate advisories for inner edge wear across the Nearside Front, Offside Front, and Offside Rear tyres in that latest test, pointing to uneven tread degradation that typically stems from misalignment or worn suspension geometry rather than simple consumable wear. This is not a new problem. The record shows a pattern of recurring rear brake disc and pad advisories stretching back to at least December 2023 at 155,871 miles, with the same rear disc wear and pitting noted again in November 2024 at 164,143 miles. Rear braking components appear to be a persistent weak point on this car. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. Between December 2023 at 155,871 miles and November 2024 at 164,143 miles, the Civic covered 8,272 miles in roughly eleven months, a moderate rate. Yet between November 2024 and November 2025, it added 11,073 miles in a year, a noticeable step up in usage. The vehicle has been driven hard for its age, averaging around 13,478 miles annually over thirteen years, which places it well above the typical UK average. That sustained high mileage accelerates wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain mounts, and braking components, all of which are already showing strain in the test record. Buyers should pay close attention to the rear braking system first. The repeated advisories for worn, pitted, and scored rear discs across multiple tests suggest the calipers may be binding or the pads are not bedding evenly, generating excessive heat and premature disc degradation. A physical inspection should check disc thickness, lip wear, and caliper slider function. The inner tyre wear pattern flagged in November 2025 warrants a full four-wheel alignment check and a close look at front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and the Nearside Front track rod end dust cover, which was already flagged as deteriorated in December 2023 at 155,871 miles. If that cover has not been replaced, joint contamination is likely accelerating wear. The December 2023 failure for corrosion on the rear integral body structure, even though deemed not significantly reduced in rigidity, deserves scrutiny on any car with this mileage and age. Surface corrosion can escalate rapidly once the protective layer is compromised, particularly around rear subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points. The repeated engine MIL advisories across both the December 2023 and November 2024 failures also raise a flag about emissions system health or intermittent sensor faults that may have been temporarily cleared rather than properly repaired. A buyer should request a live OBD scan and a thorough underbody inspection before committing.