Multi-Point Inspection Report — 2017 Honda Civic

Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection Report

2017 Honda Civic LX Sedan

VIN

2HGFC2F59HH512347

Mileage

92,418 miles

In For

Oil Change + Rotate

Date

June 6, 2026

Inspection Summary

Urgent — address now

Advisory — plan within 60 days

$1,184

Estimated total (all recommended work)

Urgent work

$619 — rear brakes + cabin air filter

Advisory work

$565 — battery + wipers + engine air filter

Brakes

🛞

Front Brake Pads

Good

Measured at 7mm remaining. Manufacturer minimum is 2mm — you have significant life left on the front pads.

Measured: 7mm remaining (minimum 2mm)

No action needed

🛞

Rear Brake Pads + Rotors

Urgent

Rear pads are at 2mm — at the wear limit. Rotors show scoring and lip buildup, meaning new pads alone won't create a flat, safe surface. Driving further risks metal-on-metal contact and rotor damage that costs significantly more to fix.

Recommended: Replace rear pads and resurface/replace rotors before your next drive of any real distance.

Measured: 2mm remaining (at minimum — replace now)

$389

Pads + rotors
parts + labor

💧

Brake Fluid

Advisory

Fluid is darker than it should be, indicating moisture absorption over time. Brake fluid is hygroscopic — it pulls water from the air, which lowers its boiling point and can cause mushy pedal feel under hard braking. Honda recommends flushing every 3 years.

Recommended: Flush and refill within the next 60 days. Often done alongside brake service to save labor cost.

Condition: Dark — moisture likely present

$79

Full flush + fill

Tires

🔵

7/32"

Front Left tread depth

Good

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7/32"

Front Right tread depth

Good

🟡

4/32"

Rear Left tread depth

Watch

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4/32"

Rear Right tread depth

Watch

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Tire Rotation

Completed

Rotation completed today as part of your oil change service. Fronts are in good shape. Rear tires are at 4/32" — the industry advisory threshold (legal minimum is 2/32"). Wet-road stopping distance increases noticeably below 4/32".

Note: Plan for replacement of all four tires within the next 10,000–12,000 miles. We can show you options when you're ready.

Included

Fluids

🛢️

Engine Oil

Serviced

Full synthetic 0W-20 installed today per Honda spec. Level and color are correct.

Next oil change: ~98,000 miles or 6 months

Included

🌡️

Engine Coolant

Good

Green, clean, and at the correct level. Freeze protection is adequate. No flush needed at this time — Honda's extended-life coolant is good to ~100k miles for first service.

No action needed

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Power Steering Fluid

Good

Electric power steering — no fluid to check. This vehicle uses an electric motor-assist system.

N/A

Battery & Charging

🔋

Battery — Load Test

Advisory

Tested at 68% health under load. The battery is the original factory unit — now 9 years old at 92k miles. Most batteries last 4–6 years. It's starting the car fine now but has a moderate chance of leaving you stranded, especially in cold mornings.

Recommended: Replace within the next 60 days before the summer heat further degrades the cells.

Load test result: 68% — marginal (below 70% is replacement territory)

$189

BCI Group 51R
installed + tested

⚡

Alternator / Charging System

Good

Charging at 14.1V with battery connected — within spec (13.8–14.8V). No charging issues detected.

No action needed

Suspension & Steering

🚗

Struts / Shock Absorbers

Good

No leaking, no excessive bounce. Bounce test passed. Chassis feels solid for the mileage.

No action needed

⚙️

Tie Rods + Ball Joints

Good

No play detected in the steering linkage. Ball joints inspected — no looseness or torn boots. Steering is tight.

No action needed

Lights

💡

All Exterior Lights

Good

Headlights (low + high), taillights, brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals, hazards — all functional. No bulbs out.

No action needed

Belts & Hoses

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Serpentine Belt

Good

No cracking, fraying, or glazing. Belt tension is correct. This Civic uses a chain-driven timing system — no timing belt to replace.

No action needed

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Coolant Hoses

Good

Upper and lower radiator hoses are supple — no swelling, cracking, or soft spots. Clamps are secure.

No action needed

Filters

🌬️

Engine Air Filter

Advisory

Visually dirty but still functional. Restricted airflow can slightly reduce fuel economy over time. Honda recommends inspection every 15k miles and replacement every 30k — you're overdue by mileage.

Recommended: Replace at your convenience within the next 30–60 days.

$49

OEM-spec filter
parts + labor

🌬️

Cabin Air Filter

Urgent

Severely clogged with debris — this one hasn't been replaced in a long time. A blocked cabin filter reduces A/C and heat effectiveness and circulates poor-quality air inside the car. It can also cause your blower motor to work harder and wear out early.

Recommended: Replace today — it's a quick job and makes an immediate difference in air quality.

$89

Filter + install
~15 minutes

🌧️

Windshield Wipers

Advisory

Blades are streaking on a wet windshield. Not a safety concern in light rain, but in a downpour visibility is compromised. Typically replaced every 12 months — these look like they've been on for 2+ years.

Recommended: Replace before the rainy season.

$59

Front pair
installed

Recommended Work — Cost Summary

Urgent (do now)

$478

Advisory (60 days)

$297

Total if all done today

$775

Service Advisor Note

Your Civic is in solid shape overall. The rear brakes are the one thing I'd push to handle today — they're at the wear limit and you don't want to be caught needing emergency brake work. The cabin filter is easy and worth doing while we have the car. Battery is a judgment call: it's still working but it's 9 years old, and those fail fast once they start going. I'll leave that to you.

Happy to put together a work order for just the urgent items, or the full list — whatever works best for you today.

— Marcus T., Service Advisor