2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · R66 YAS

The 2009 Honda Civic presents a stable roadworthiness picture at the most recent assessment. On 2026-03-14, at the recorded mileage of 158,559, the vehicle passed the MOT test with no defects or advisories recorded by the tester. This clean result follows an identical clean pass on 2025-03-15, indicating a consistent pattern of compliance over the two most recent test cycles. The only blemish across the five recorded tests is a single fail on 2024-02-24, which was remedied and followed by a pass later the same day, suggesting the issue was addressed promptly rather than allowed to develop into a recurring fault. Mileage accumulation is broadly in line with expectations for a 17-year-old vehicle. At 158,559 miles, the car has averaged roughly 9,300 miles per year since registration, a figure that reflects regular but not exceptional use. The recorded tests do not capture full mileage progression at every cycle, so gaps between recorded odometer readings make it difficult to detect any sudden spikes in annual use. Nonetheless, the smooth pass at such a high overall mileage is a positive sign that major mechanical components have tolerated sustained running without obvious tester intervention. The single failure on 2024-02-24 involved only the offside and nearside front position lamps not working, classified as a present and serious defect. This is a minor electrical issue, typically a blown bulb, corroded connector, or wiring fault, and its resolution is straightforward. No advisories have been raised across any of the five tests, which means the tester has not flagged wear items such as tyre tread, brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust corrosion. The absence of advisories, while appearing favourable, should be treated cautiously on a high-mileage vehicle of this age, as components such as front brake discs, wishbone bushes, and rear shock absorbers may be approaching the limit without yet crossing the advisory threshold. A prospective buyer should commission an independent inspection focusing on the items the MOT history does not cover. Particular attention should be given to the underside for structural corrosion around the rear wheel arches, subframes, and suspension mounting points, areas commonly affected on high-mileage Civics of this generation. Brake discs and pads, CV joint boots, suspension bushes, and the condition of the exhaust should be physically examined, alongside a compression test to assess engine health given the odometer reading. Finally, the lighting system should be rechecked to ensure the earlier position lamp fault has not recurred.