2006 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · LD06 XBX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 26 November 2025 at 103 676 miles, recording only advisories: the offside rear brake hose shows slight corrosion to the ferrule, and both front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers are severely deteriorated. No failures have appeared in the past two years, indicating an improving maintenance trend despite the persistence of those corrosion and wear items from earlier tests. Mileage accumulation has remained modest for a 20‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 5 200 miles per year. The log shows steady increments: from 100 657 miles in November 2024 to 103 676 miles a year later, and earlier jumps of 2 800–4 100 miles between annual tests. The data is continuous and shows no sudden mileage spikes, suggesting light, consistent use rather than heavy duty operation. A buyer should inspect the rear brake hose for any sign of ferrule corrosion and verify that the front anti‑roll bar linkage dust covers are intact. The rear coil springs, previously flagged as corroded in 2021 and 2023, merit a close visual check for rust or cracking. Suspension components, especially the front lower arm ball joint dust covers, should be examined for deterioration, as should the rear tyres which have been noted as worn close to the legal limit and with ply exposure. Brake pads and discs from the front axle need assessment due to thin wear recorded in 2017, and the headlamp lenses and aim should be verified against the low‑aim failures of 2021. Finally, a thorough look for structural rust around the chassis and exhaust system is advisable given the repeated corrosion advisories.