2011 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · PJ11 OSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the latest test on 30 June 2025 at 99,540 miles, it had failed that same day due to a major exhaust leak and failure to complete emissions testing. This indicates that the exhaust system and engine management sensors have required immediate attention to meet legal standards. The presence of multiple advisories regarding suspension and tyres suggests that components are beginning to reach the end of their functional life. At 99,540 miles, the Honda Civic has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is relatively low for its 15-year age. There is a notable gap of over 14,000 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, during which the vehicle moved from a clean唸 to a failure with multiple mechanical defects. The subsequent interval of roughly 7,400 miles over the final year shows a more consistent usage pattern, which has likely accelerated the wear on rubber components and braking hardware despite the low annual mileage. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension closely, as the nearside front ball joint was flagged for play in June 2025 and both front shock absorbers show signs of oil leakage. These issues suggest the front-end geometry may soon require significant investment. Furthermore, the braking system shows a recurring history of thin pads and pitted discs dating back to 2024; the buyer must verify if these were actually replaced during the latest repairs or if the vehicle simply bypassed the previous warnings. The condition of the tyres is a further concern, with records showing perishing and cracking across all four corners since 2024, and the front tyres reaching the legal limit in the most recent test. This rubber degradation is a direct result of the vehicle's age rather than its mileage. The buyer should also ensure that the major exhaust leak identified in the June 2025 failure has been properly rectified and that no further structural corrosion exists in the exhaust manifold that could lead to future failures.