2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LC04 NVS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 March 2026 at 113,052 miles with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend is improving. While the car suffered a series of advisories regarding suspension and braking components between 2021 and 2025, the clean result in the latest test suggests these long-standing issues have finally been addressed. The mileage is low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,139 miles per year. A significant period of low usage occurred between 2015 and 2019, where the odometer only moved from 74,302 to 93,719 miles over four years. This pattern of light use often leads to the perishing of rubber components, which is evidenced by the recurring tyre and dust cover advisories seen in the 2021 and 2025 records. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and braking system during a physical inspection. The record shows a persistent struggle with front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joint dust covers, which were flagged as severely deteriorated as recently as March 2025. Although the 2026 test was clean, these components are prone to rapid degradation if only patched rather than replaced. The braking system also shows a history of instability. The tester flagged excessively binding front brakes in April 2021 and noted binding and poor efficiency on the nearside front brake in March 2023. Given the low annual mileage, the car is susceptible to caliper seizing and disc corrosion. Check for uneven brake pedal feel or sticking calipers to ensure the previous binding issues are fully resolved.