2006 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · OE56 KFN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 174,697 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a bald offside front tyre and a failed side light. While the car passed the subsequent re-test, the presence of multiple worn tyres reaching the legal limit across different axles suggests that the owner only addresses consumables when they threaten an MOT pass. This trend remains marginally stable. At 174,697 miles over twenty years, the Honda Civic has averaged approximately 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 12,000 to 13,000 miles covered between each interval from 2022 to 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car has been used regularly, though the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on age-related rubber components, suspension bushings, and the braking system. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking hardware. The tester previously flagged play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2022 and noted recurring wear on the offside rear inner brake disc in both 2022 and 2025. These entries indicate that the rear calipers may have seizing issues or are experiencing corrosion. Given the repeated reports of uneven tyre wear and edge-wearing across multiple years, a professional wheel alignment check is necessary to rule out geometry issues that are causing premature tyre failure.