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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,396 cc

L70 MLCMOT history

L70 MLC is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 23 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

L70 MLC green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
86,679 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MLC was last recorded at 86,679 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,650 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
3,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,679 miles
  • 2022 – 81,582 miles
  • 2021 – 81,516 miles
  • 2020 – 79,748 miles
  • 2019 – 76,547 miles
  • 2018 – 68,144 miles
  • 2017 – 57,959 miles
  • 2016 – 51,694 miles
  • 2015 – 44,645 miles
  • 2014 – 32,248 miles
  • 2013 – 31,723 miles
  • 2012 – 30,805 miles
  • 2011 – 30,043 miles
  • 2010 – 28,930 miles
  • 2009 – 27,831 miles
  • 2008 – 26,014 miles
  • 2007 – 24,414 miles
  • 2006 – 22,189 miles
  • 2005 – 19,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper bar corroded (6.1.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,679 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    541933645718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper bar corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail86,650 miles (+5,068)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    223636995106
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bolt through bush also appears to be too short, locking nut appears to be barely locking (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/lower wheel arch has a corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Permanently illuminated very dimly (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on innermost edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Beam behind rear bumper is severely corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,582 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,582 miles
    Test number
    103748373189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    780789167179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  5. Fail81,511 miles (+1,763)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,511 miles
    Test number
    584669207049
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  6. Pass79,748 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    408166460395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,547 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    138702722996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,144 miles (+10,185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    760692308292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,959 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    373370858660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,694 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    342345278783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,645 miles (+12,397)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    836517573232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,248 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    978438244285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail32,248 miles (+525)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    885218744212
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass31,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    706459923232
    • 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)
  15. Fail31,723 miles (+918)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    679179223206
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
  16. Pass30,805 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    317439322433
    • 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)
  17. Pass30,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,043 miles
    Test number
    875740331253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,043 miles (+1,113)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,043 miles
    Test number
    927910131258
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
  19. Pass28,930 miles (+1,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    134235920269
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  20. Pass27,831 miles (+1,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,831 miles
    Test number
    981606229241
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
  21. Pass26,014 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    311431438202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,414 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    242257007140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,189 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,189 miles
    Test number
    824369176260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,452 miles
    Test number
    760100155292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 MLC

Does L70 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 MLC expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 MLC?
The MOT on L70 MLC expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 MLC done?
L70 MLC was recorded at 86,679 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 3,707 miles a year.
Has L70 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MLC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 MLC 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 L70 MLC find?
L70 MLC passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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