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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc

L16 RLMMOT history

L16 RLM is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,914 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RLM was last recorded at 111,914 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,882 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,914 miles
  • 2025 – 111,882 miles
  • 2024 – 111,746 miles
  • 2016 – 111,736 miles
  • 2015 – 108,257 miles
  • 2014 – 102,212 miles
  • 2013 – 97,266 miles
  • 2012 – 92,645 miles
  • 2011 – 87,339 miles
  • 2010 – 81,887 miles
  • 2009 – 77,245 miles
  • 2008 – 72,214 miles
  • 2007 – 64,373 miles
  • 2006 – 64,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,914 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,914 miles (+32)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    739754585427
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,882 miles (+136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    413536859079
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,746 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    901565583066
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,742 miles (+6)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,742 miles
    Test number
    190564604713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting including suspension parts and coil springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting including suspension parts and coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes worn both n/s and o/s

  5. Fail111,736 miles (+3,479)7 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,736 miles
    Test number
    636108417473
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills covered by plastic guard sills could not be fully inspected
    • AdvisoryVehicle has rust all around

  6. Pass108,257 miles (+6,045)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    719237325139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre and front exhaust (catalyst) corroded

  7. Fail102,212 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,212 miles
    Test number
    279922424155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass102,212 miles (+4,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,212 miles
    Test number
    518402024103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass97,266 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,266 miles
    Test number
    156583823144
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass92,645 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,645 miles
    Test number
    878549822102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,637 miles (+5,298)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,637 miles
    Test number
    415244122182
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass87,339 miles (+5,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    189976711168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass81,887 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    734532210186
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail77,245 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    494083919108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass77,245 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    932133019115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,214 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    244720408124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,373 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    863412507109
    • NoteFront lower shock absorber mounting bushes starting to perish

  18. Fail68,580 miles (+4,207)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    202512107149
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • NoteFront lower shock absorber mounting bushes starting to perish

  19. Pass64,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    830778706150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RLM

Does L16 RLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RLM is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RLM?
The MOT on L16 RLM is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RLM done?
L16 RLM was recorded at 111,914 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has L16 RLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RLM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 RLM 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 L16 RLM find?
L16 RLM passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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