2007 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · RF07 OJO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent history of passes. The most recent test on April 3, 2023 at 144,761 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met minimum safety standards at that time. While the record shows immediate failures on the same dates in 2021 and 2023, these appear to be rectified instantly rather than representing a trend of mechanical decline. At 19 years old, the 144,761 recorded miles average to approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for an older hatchback. The data shows a steady progression of mileage, with 8,483 miles covered between March 2021 and March 2022, and another 12,026 miles between 2022 and April 2023. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which often helps prevent seals from drying and components seizing. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related wear that does not always trigger an MOT failure. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check for corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is essential, as this generation of Civic can rust. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and bushings for cracking or tearing, as these degrade over time regardless of annual mileage. Since the last recorded MOT was over three years ago, the current state of the brake pads and tyre tread must be verified to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the 2023 test.