2002 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · OV02 NUP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improvement following previous mechanical interventions. In the most recent test in April 2025 at 184,372 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in prior years have likely been addressed, as the vehicle has since maintained a clean-sheet status across the last two annual inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There was a notable 10,000-mile gap between April 2021 and April 2022, which represents a period of higher-than-average use, but since then, the accumulation has settled back into a steady cadence of roughly 1,500 to 3,000 miles annually. This regular use is beneficial for an older Honda as it prevents the seal and corrosion often associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry given the 2023 test results. The tester previously flagged play in both the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and the offside front track rod end. While these appear to have been rectified, a hands-on check should verify there is no remaining movement and that the new rubber boots have not perished. The minor oil leak noted in 2023 at 181,856 miles should also be monitored during a test drive to ensure it has not progressed into a significant leak that would require a gasket or seal repair.