2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · SA59 UJD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on August 8, 2025, 141,561 miles. While the most recent test shows no defects, the maintenance trend indicates a period of instability during mid-2025. Two consecutive failures within a three-week window in July 2025 suggest the vehicle required immediate remedial work to meet minimum standards. Although the car is now currently compliant, the recent history points to a reactive maintenance approach rather than a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a two-year gap between the August 2023 test at 127,901 miles and the July 2025 tests, during which the car covered over 13,600 miles. This rate of accumulation is typical for the age and suggests moderate, consistent use, implying that the recent failures were likely related to specific component wear or emission issues rather than high-mileage drivetrain strain. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components to account for the vehicle's age. Despite the clean 2025 pass, Hondas of this era are prone to corrosion on the rear subframe and exhaust mounting points. Given the recent failures in July 2025, a thorough check of the brake calipers for binding and the condition of suspension bushes is necessary to ensure the issues that caused those failures were fully rectified and not merely masked.