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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,799 cc

L5 SXEMOT history

L5 SXE is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L5 SXE silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,015 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SXE was last recorded at 154,015 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,084 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,931 miles
Average per year
7,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,015 miles
  • 2025 – 146,084 miles
  • 2024 – 139,712 miles
  • 2023 – 132,851 miles
  • 2022 – 125,527 miles
  • 2021 – 118,337 miles
  • 2020 – 109,899 miles
  • 2019 – 96,443 miles
  • 2018 – 90,644 miles
  • 2017 – 84,161 miles
  • 2016 – 77,807 miles
  • 2015 – 71,284 miles
  • 2014 – 66,712 miles
  • 2013 – 59,315 miles
  • 2012 – 52,875 miles
  • 2011 – 38,336 miles
  • 2010 – 22,792 miles
  • 2009 – 17,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,015 miles
  • 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))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,015 miles (+7,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,015 miles
    Test number
    480253805931
    • 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))

  2. Pass146,084 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,084 miles
    Test number
    192994803139
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,084 miles (+6,372)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,084 miles
    Test number
    256716362053
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,712 miles (+6,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,712 miles
    Test number
    728069881348
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXEL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,851 miles
    Test number
    610239209965
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail132,851 miles (+7,324)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,851 miles
    Test number
    184671511769
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    482034697874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,527 miles (+7,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    663808797871
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,337 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,337 miles
    Test number
    667195474375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,899 miles (+13,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,899 miles
    Test number
    899449917079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,443 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    523800504346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,441 miles (+5,797)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    120200156847
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass90,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    891933367724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail90,644 miles (+6,483)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    624528237063
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    581992154400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,161 miles (+6,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    396987452463
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,807 miles (+6,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,807 miles
    Test number
    595840826366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass71,284 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    135566505152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,712 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    565954614119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,315 miles
    Test number
    696219603129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail59,315 miles (+6,440)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,315 miles
    Test number
    275609203480
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass52,875 miles (+14,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    565845702196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,336 miles (+15,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,336 miles
    Test number
    215009111112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,792 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,792 miles
    Test number
    542767410143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,313 miles
    Test number
    531865579041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SXE

Does L5 SXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SXE is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SXE?
The MOT on L5 SXE is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SXE done?
L5 SXE was recorded at 154,015 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,770 miles a year.
Has L5 SXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SXE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 SXE 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 SXE find?
L5 SXE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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