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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,396 cc

L5 BJEMOT history

L5 BJE is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

L5 BJE blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,525 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BJE was last recorded at 106,525 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 11,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,827 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,698 miles
Average per year
4,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,525 miles
  • 2024 – 94,827 miles
  • 2023 – 92,906 miles
  • 2022 – 84,624 miles
  • 2021 – 77,015 miles
  • 2020 – 69,566 miles
  • 2019 – 58,161 miles
  • 2018 – 50,905 miles
  • 2016 – 43,432 miles
  • 2015 – 36,325 miles
  • 2014 – 28,590 miles
  • 2013 – 26,532 miles
  • 2012 – 24,223 miles
  • 2011 – 22,085 miles
  • 2010 – 20,053 miles
  • 2009 – 17,689 miles
  • 2008 – 15,591 miles
  • 2007 – 13,565 miles
  • 2006 – 11,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,525 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front 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))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,525 miles (+11,698)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    708141921852
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  2. Pass94,827 miles (+1,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,827 miles
    Test number
    982709796003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring not monted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,906 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    610660240445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,796 miles (+8,172)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    553695457506
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,624 miles (+7,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    551390806296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,015 miles (+134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    966901854327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,881 miles (+7,315)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    930472687864
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,566 miles (+11,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    484389032568
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on front arms, small amount of movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,161 miles (+7,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,161 miles
    Test number
    875903238689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,905 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    923267683253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,432 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    196168509263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,325 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,325 miles
    Test number
    357429445270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,590 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    689869894160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,532 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,532 miles
    Test number
    225812793144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,223 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,223 miles
    Test number
    148502892106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,085 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,085 miles
    Test number
    587066481184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,053 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,053 miles
    Test number
    291056290444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,689 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,689 miles
    Test number
    270206599187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,591 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,591 miles
    Test number
    262994888404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,565 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,565 miles
    Test number
    354945107444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,095 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,095 miles
    Test number
    360965886182
    • NoteFront tyres low 3mm

Questions about L5 BJE

Does L5 BJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 BJE expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 BJE?
The MOT on L5 BJE expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 BJE done?
L5 BJE was recorded at 106,525 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
Has L5 BJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BJE has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 BJE 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 L5 BJE find?
L5 BJE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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