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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,595 cc

B5 VTCMOT history

B5 VTC is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
118,048 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VTC was last recorded at 118,048 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,992 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,056 miles
Average per year
766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,048 miles
  • 2025 – 116,992 miles
  • 2024 – 115,676 miles
  • 2023 – 114,141 miles
  • 2021 – 114,064 miles
  • 2019 – 113,755 miles
  • 2011 – 112,100 miles
  • 2010 – 108,458 miles
  • 2009 – 106,118 miles
  • 2007 – 106,112 miles
  • 2006 – 102,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,048 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion in places.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,048 miles (+1,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,048 miles
    Test number
    464182658390
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion in places.

  2. Pass116,992 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    992123229797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,676 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    667556488104
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,141 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,141 miles
    Test number
    596018106239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,064 miles (+309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,064 miles
    Test number
    822871487102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,755 miles (+1,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    592693544205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass112,100 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,100 miles
    Test number
    428955311026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail111,947 miles (+3,489)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,947 miles
    Test number
    799758801091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass108,458 miles (+2,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    881676010074
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass106,118 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    142810629434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  11. Fail106,118 miles (+6)10 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    803592619081
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  12. Fail106,112 miles (+3,330)6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    772829567171
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass102,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    910067556191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail102,782 miles4 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    513696056159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about B5 VTC

Does B5 VTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VTC is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VTC?
The MOT on B5 VTC is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VTC done?
B5 VTC was recorded at 118,048 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 766 miles a year.
Has B5 VTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VTC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on B5 VTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B5 VTC find?
B5 VTC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; slight underbody corrosion in places..

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