2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · NJ09 WYV

The most recent MOT on 2025‑11‑14 records a pass with advisories at 142,559 miles, yet a concurrent failure for a non‑working stop lamp and a missing nearside front wheel fixing. The pass advisories repeat earlier concerns: play in both steering rack inner joints, worn front and rear brake discs, suspension arm pin/bush wear on both fronts, and perished ball‑joint dust covers. The failure indicates that critical lighting and wheel security were not rectified at the time of testing. Chronologically, the vehicle shows a worsening wear pattern: brake pad thickness fell below 1.5 mm in 2022, rear axle swivel pins and anti‑roll bar linkages were excessively worn in 2023, and coil‑spring corrosion appeared in 2021 and persisted through 2024. While the 2025 pass suggests repairs addressed the stop lamp and wheel fixing, the recurring suspension and brake wear points to an ongoing deterioration rather than improvement. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 8,400 miles per year. The first post‑2019 test at 107,121 miles (2019‑04‑24) was followed by incremental increases: 112,852 miles (2020‑10‑21), 116,503 miles (2021‑10‑21), 123,689 miles (2022‑10‑25), 124,074 miles (2022‑11‑02), 132,189 miles (2023‑11‑15), 132,201 miles (2023‑11‑17), 138,476 miles (2024‑11‑16) and finally 142,559 miles (2025‑11‑14). The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests is just under a year, indicating a regular testing schedule without significant gaps. The mileage trend aligns with the vehicle’s age, suggesting normal usage rather than extreme neglect or unusually low mileage. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arms for excessive play in the pin/bush, check both steering rack inner joints for looseness, and examine the brake discs and pads for wear beyond the advisory level. The rear coil springs should be inspected for corrosion, and all ball‑joint dust covers examined for deterioration that could allow contamination. Tyre condition is critical: both rear tyres show slight damage/cracking, and front tyres are worn close to the legal limit, so a tread depth check is essential. The wheel fixings, particularly the nearside front bolt, must be verified for security, and the stop lamp circuit should be tested to ensure it functions after any recent repairs. Finally, a visual check of the under‑body for rust around suspension mounting points will reveal the structural corrosion noted in earlier tests.