
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass81,582 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,582 miles
- Test number
- 103748373189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass79,748 miles (+3,201)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 79,748 miles
- Test number
- 408166460395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,547 miles (+8,403)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 76,547 miles
- Test number
- 138702722996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,144 miles (+10,185)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 68,144 miles
- Test number
- 760692308292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,959 miles (+6,265)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 57,959 miles
- Test number
- 373370858660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,694 miles (+7,049)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,694 miles
- Test number
- 342345278783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,645 miles (+12,397)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,645 miles
- Test number
- 836517573232
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass30,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 30,043 miles
- Test number
- 875740331253
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass27,831 miles (+1,817)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 27,831 miles
- Test number
- 981606229241
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
Pass26,014 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,014 miles
- Test number
- 311431438202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,414 miles (+2,225)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 24,414 miles
- Test number
- 242257007140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,189 miles (+2,737)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 22,189 miles
- Test number
- 824369176260
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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