2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · WF58 FZT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a significant mechanical failure. The most recent test in June 2024 at 110,193 miles resulted in a pass with only a minor lighting defect regarding the nearside registration plate lamp. This indicates that the primary mechanical concerns identified in the previous year were addressed, and the vehicle has operated without recorded defects for the final 4,500 miles since that last inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2022 (91,126 miles) and August 2021 (98,751 miles), where the car covered over 7,600 miles in just fourteen months. Since then, the usage has slowed to roughly 4,500 miles per annum. This low annual mileage suggests light use, which typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension assembly, as the June 2023 failure at 105,676 miles identified serious fluid leaks on both nearside and offside front shock absorbers. While the vehicle passed subsequent tests, a physical inspection is required to ensure both shocks were replaced with quality components and that no new leaks persist. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspector should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as these are common areas of failure for this generation of Civic that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become critical.