2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF51 XTT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes over the last five recorded tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 November 2021 at 150,503 miles showed no defects or advisories. This trend suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that met all legal requirements without recurring mechanical or structural failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle, averaging 6,271 miles per year. Between November 2017 and November 2021, the car covered 21,193 miles, maintaining a steady interval of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles annually. This regular usage pattern is generally beneficial for mechanical components as it prevents seal drying and component degradation associated with long periods of inactivity. However, because the last recorded MOT occurred over four years ago, the vehicle's current legal roadworthiness cannot be verified through the DVSA database alone. Given the significant gap in the MOT record, a buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity and under-body components. The Honda Civic of this era is prone to corrosion in the sills, rear wheel arches, and suspension mounting points. An inspector should check for bubbling paint or structural rust that may have developed since the 2021 test. Additionally, the rubber components such as suspension bushes and brake lines should be examined for age-related cracking, which often occurs regardless of low mileage.