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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L70 RHYMOT history

L70 RHY is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L70 RHY red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,088 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RHY was last recorded at 134,088 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,088 miles · 11 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,088 miles
  • 2025 – 125,693 miles
  • 2024 – 118,603 miles
  • 2023 – 113,662 miles
  • 2022 – 107,835 miles
  • 2021 – 97,655 miles
  • 2020 – 91,022 miles
  • 2019 – 79,590 miles
  • 2018 – 67,929 miles
  • 2017 – 62,225 miles
  • 2016 – 57,890 miles
  • 2015 – 52,657 miles
  • 2014 – 47,257 miles
  • 2013 – 40,065 miles
  • 2012 – 34,017 miles
  • 2011 – 29,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,088 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    570609838761
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

  2. Fail134,088 miles (+8,395)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    701475280789
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded and shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on axle

  3. Pass125,693 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,693 miles
    Test number
    136678258266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  4. Fail125,693 miles (+7,090)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,693 miles
    Test number
    289735675662
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  5. Pass118,603 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,603 miles
    Test number
    626606732501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,584 miles (+4,922)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,584 miles
    Test number
    583092833469
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (clamp corroded and broken ) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocks and springs corroded

  7. Pass113,662 miles (+5,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    284563297767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass107,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,835 miles
    Test number
    570392594378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,835 miles (+10,180)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,835 miles
    Test number
    508892595711
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,655 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,655 miles
    Test number
    200864355214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    778001246526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail91,022 miles (+11,432)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    678888977460
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass79,590 miles (+11,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    269345214279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass67,929 miles (+5,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    343975666018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass62,225 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    832736437821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,890 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    270175376592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,657 miles (+5,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,657 miles
    Test number
    735839465150
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass47,257 miles (+7,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    255721884169
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass40,065 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,065 miles
    Test number
    715783683167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,017 miles
    Test number
    405228962130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail34,017 miles (+4,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,017 miles
    Test number
    586128662163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,822 miles
    Test number
    917543671162
    • NoteEngine oil level high

Questions about L70 RHY

Does L70 RHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RHY is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 RHY?
The MOT on L70 RHY is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RHY done?
L70 RHY was recorded at 134,088 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,910 miles a year.
Has L70 RHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RHY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 RHY 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 RHY find?
L70 RHY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s.

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