2011 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · PF11 LCJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 91,518 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a defective offside rear exhaust mounting and a perished offside front anti-roll bar linkage. While the car passed its latest MOT, the recurring nature of suspension-related faults and lighting issues indicates that the previous owner only addressed mechanical defects once they reached the point of a test failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 71,521 miles in May 2023 to 82,303 miles in July 2024, and reaching 91,518 miles by June 2025. This low annual usage suggests the car has not been stressed, but the age of the components means that rubber and metal parts are subject to environmental degradation regardless of the low mileage recorded. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly in person, as the offside front shock absorber progressed from light misting in 2023 to a serious fluid leak by 2024. The anti-roll bar linkage also failed in 2025, suggesting other rubber bushings and joints are reaching the end of their service life. Additionally, the persistent corrosion on the brake hose ferrules that has been noted since 2023 requires a close-up inspection to ensure the corrosion has not compromised the hydraulic line integrity, which could lead to a sudden loss of pressure. The history of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2024 also suggests that basic consumable maintenance is often deferred until necessary.