2017 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · LT17 VFF

The vehicle presents a history of generally good maintenance, though recent records indicate a lapse in preventative care. In the most recent test on 23 January 2026 at 57,951 miles, the tester identified multiple issues requiring immediate attention. Specifically, the offside front brake pads were wearing thin, and the nearside rear tyre showed signs of perishing and uneven wear near the legal limit. The presence of a damaged nearside windscreen was noted, though it did not cause a failure. These findings suggest the owner has been neglecting basic consumable inspections leading up to the latest test. At 57,951 miles over nine years, the car has averaged approximately 6,400 miles per annum, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage patterns. The mileage history shows consistent intervals between tests, with roughly 5,000 to 5,500 miles recorded each year. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which is beneficial for the rubber components and seals, yet the recurring issues with tyres noted in 2023, 2025, and 2026 indicate that the age of the rubber is more detrimental than the tread depth. The mechanical trend of the vehicle appears stable based on the clean records from 2024 and early 2025, but the failure in February 2023 at 42,597 miles due to a structural bulge in the nearside front tyre highlights a history of overlooking tyre-related safety. A buyer should verify that the thin brake pads and perished tyres identified in the January 2026 test have since been replaced. There are no recorded instances of structural corrosion or major mechanical failures in this history, which is a positive indicator for a Honda of this age, provided the current maintenance items are addressed.