2017 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · J4 TPO

The Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 5 March 2026 at 67,217 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with every annual examination from July 2023 through to the current pass showing clean results. A single failure appears on 4 March 2026 at 67,206 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, indicating the car was retested and passed one day later without recorded rectification. Recorded mileage sits at 67,217 against a nine-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,469 miles per year and falling within typical use for the age. The odometer moved from 45,416 miles in July 2023 to 53,466 by July 2024, then to 58,538 in February 2025 and 67,217 by March 2026. The final jump of around 8,679 miles in just over twelve months is marginally above the annual average but shows no abrupt accumulation or suspicious gap. The history is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns ever flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of recorded advisories means wear on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake disc thickness is undocumented rather than confirmed sound. The unexplained failure on 4 March 2026 warrants direct enquiry with the seller to establish whether a documentation error or a withdrawn defect caused the one-day gap before the pass. Given the low yearly mileage, the Civic may have spent periods stationary, a pattern that can accelerate perishing of suspension bushes and flat spots on tyres. Examine the underbody for structural rust and confirm the brake calipers are free, as these items escape MOT capture until significantly degraded.