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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L16 TCJMOT history

L16 TCJ is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

L16 TCJ red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2025
Mileage
115,522 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TCJ was last recorded at 115,522 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 16,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,408 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
16,114 miles
Average per year
6,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,522 miles
  • 2023 – 99,408 miles
  • 2021 – 95,732 miles
  • 2020 – 91,241 miles
  • 2019 – 88,400 miles
  • 2018 – 83,113 miles
  • 2017 – 77,836 miles
  • 2016 – 65,121 miles
  • 2015 – 53,767 miles
  • 2013 – 44,930 miles
  • 2012 – 40,342 miles
  • 2011 – 35,464 miles
  • 2010 – 30,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,522 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake fluid low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Childs seats fitted to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sill covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,522 miles (+16,114)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    150330658085
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass99,408 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    777646275454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,403 miles (+3,671)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,403 miles
    Test number
    732181052715
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak holed at a welded joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    157771925176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,732 miles (+4,491)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    288820395131
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has three areas bulging, vehicle should not be driven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,241 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    470201821441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail91,173 miles (+2,773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    776878380000
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass88,400 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    517737379607
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryChilds seats fitted to rear
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  9. Fail88,353 miles (+5,240)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,353 miles
    Test number
    935829669755
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim and previous repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryChilds seats fitted to rear
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass83,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,113 miles
    Test number
    600048083922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,113 miles (+5,277)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,113 miles
    Test number
    794439823733
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass77,836 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    783207481486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,694 miles (+12,573)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    379165687817
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box split (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass65,121 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    708474896621
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  15. Fail64,791 miles (+11,024)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    131600285857
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  16. Pass53,767 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    785973005084
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail53,767 miles (+8,837)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    655122805040
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass44,930 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,930 miles
    Test number
    456546993212
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on walls with small cuts

  19. Fail44,918 miles (+4,576)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    689575693260
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on walls with small cuts

  20. Pass40,342 miles (+4,878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    905079482280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth offside tyres starting to crack/split on inner sidewall

  21. Pass35,464 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    808300791264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass30,325 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,325 miles
    Test number
    564832690223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades in poor condition

Questions about L16 TCJ

Does L16 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 TCJ expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 TCJ?
The MOT on L16 TCJ expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 TCJ done?
L16 TCJ was recorded at 115,522 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 6,244 miles a year.
Has L16 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TCJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 TCJ 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 TCJ find?
L16 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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