2010 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · V30 DJE

The 2010 Honda Civic presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 72,149 miles on 27th November 2025. The most recent test recorded only minor lighting advisories, which were promptly rectified before the pass. This contrasts favourably with the failure logged just two weeks earlier on 13th November 2025 at 71,942 miles, where a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber was flagged alongside headlamp lens deterioration and identical rear lamp faults. The rapid resolution of the shock absorber leak within 207 miles suggests a responsive owner, though the recurrence of rear position and stop lamp failures across both November 2025 tests indicates a persistent electrical or bulb-housing issue that may require deeper investigation beyond simple bulb replacement. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between November 2022 at 59,650 miles and November 2023 at 63,660 miles, the car covered 4,010 miles. The following year, from November 2023 to November 2024, it added 3,985 miles. Most strikingly, from the failed test on 13th November 2025 at 71,942 miles to the pass on 27th November 2025 at 72,149 miles, the vehicle travelled only 207 miles. The 16-year average of roughly 4,509 miles per year sits well below the typical UK annual mileage of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 miles. Such low usage raises the question of prolonged stationary periods, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components even where mileage figures appear favourable. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly. The offside front shock absorber fluid leak flagged in November 2025, combined with slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint noted in November 2024, points to aging suspension bushes and damping components that deserve a thorough inspection on a ramp. The recurring headlamp lens defects appearing in both November 2024 and November 2025 suggest UV degradation or stone damage that may reduce light output and could fail a future test if not addressed. Tyre condition warrants scrutiny as well, with both front tyres worn close to the legal limit in November 2024, an unusual wear pattern for a low-mileage vehicle that may indicate alignment issues or infrequent use leading to perished rubber. The persistent rear lighting faults, spanning multiple tests and involving both position and stop lamp circuits on the offside, merit examination of the rear lamp cluster wiring and earth points rather than assuming a simple bulb fault.