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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,799 cc

L4 BTOMOT history

L4 BTO is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 2 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

L4 BTO black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,865 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BTO was last recorded at 108,865 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,914 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,951 miles
Average per year
6,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,865 miles
  • 2025 – 104,914 miles
  • 2024 – 101,635 miles
  • 2023 – 98,071 miles
  • 2022 – 93,932 miles
  • 2021 – 86,010 miles
  • 2020 – 80,935 miles
  • 2019 – 73,603 miles
  • 2018 – 64,468 miles
  • 2017 – 56,914 miles
  • 2016 – 49,618 miles
  • 2015 – 41,094 miles
  • 2014 – 33,360 miles
  • 2013 – 22,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,865 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under floor covers fitted restricting inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,865 miles (+3,951)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    160001579555
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass104,914 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,914 miles
    Test number
    794303546551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail104,914 miles (+3,279)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,914 miles
    Test number
    224564706864
    • DangerousRear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,635 miles (+3,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    908915939560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass98,071 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,071 miles
    Test number
    671200377108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted restricting inspection.

  6. Fail98,049 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    793036239181
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted restricting inspection.

  7. Pass93,932 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    288042830119
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail93,932 miles (+7,922)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    355533056799
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,010 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    106889167341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass80,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    801126392291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail80,935 miles (+7,332)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    958829798610
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,603 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,603 miles
    Test number
    685876941842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail73,601 miles (+9,133)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,601 miles
    Test number
    574636101452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass64,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    322036116761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,468 miles (+7,554)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    526715536804
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass56,914 miles (+7,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    803474339102
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass49,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,618 miles
    Test number
    292889938802
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail49,617 miles (+8,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    556759192436
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass41,094 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    518050055027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,360 miles (+10,646)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    149058934418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,714 miles
    Test number
    328826243057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BTO

Does L4 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BTO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BTO?
The MOT on L4 BTO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BTO done?
L4 BTO was recorded at 108,865 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,609 miles a year.
Has L4 BTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BTO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 BTO 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 L4 BTO find?
L4 BTO passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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