2013 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · LP62 EXH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a recent period of mechanical instability. While the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 238,594 miles passed with no defects, this followed an immediate failure on the same day and a prior failure in November 2025. This sequence suggests the vehicle recently suffered from specific faults that required urgent rectification to meet standards, moving away from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024 toward a more concerning trend of failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging over 18,000 miles per annum. Between October 2023 at 222,610 miles and September 2024 at 236,017 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles in under eleven months. The rate accelerated further recently, with another 2,500 miles logged between September 2024 and February 2026. Such consistent use places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking systems, often accelerating the wear of consumables faster than lower-mileage examples. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion, as high-mileage exposure often accelerates rust on mounting points. Given the recent failures in late 2025 and early 2026, specific attention should be paid to the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components which may have triggered those recent failures. The high mileage also necessitates a check of the clutch or gearbox health, as these components are nearing the end of their typical operational life due to the heavy use.