2009 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · LM59 LBX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 125,600 miles shows a pass only after addressing failures involving lighting, tyres, and suspension. While the car passed the test, the presence of recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes and tyres suggests that the previous owner only addressed components once they reached the point of legal failure rather than monitoring for early signs of degradation. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 125,600 miles represents an average of approximately 7,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant jump of 18,457 miles between the 2024 test at 107,143 miles and the 2025 test at 125,600 miles. This accumulation over a single year explains the accelerated wear seen on rubber components such as the suspension arm bushes and wheel bearings noted in the inspection records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the arm pins and bushes have been flagged as worn in multiple consecutive years. The nearside front wheel bearing showed progression from slight play in 2023 to excessive play in 2024, requiring physical verification that the component replacement was actually carried out. Furthermore, the brake system shows a history of pitted and scored discs with thin pads dating back to 2023, implying the current friction materials may be nearing the end of their effective life. The tyres are another specific area of concern, with records of cracking and perishing appearing in 2023 and 2025. This suggests the rubber is aging and drying out rather than just wearing tread. The buyer should check for sidewall cracking and ensure the headlamp lenses have been cleared or replaced, as the record indicates a lack of attention to basic visibility equipment in previous output tests.