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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

L77 DLCMOT history

L77 DLC is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 17 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L77 DLC black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
201,281 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 DLC was last recorded at 201,281 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,277 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,281 miles
  • 2025 – 192,245 miles
  • 2024 – 185,094 miles
  • 2023 – 177,249 miles
  • 2022 – 170,341 miles
  • 2021 – 165,526 miles
  • 2020 – 161,984 miles
  • 2019 – 153,966 miles
  • 2018 – 146,372 miles
  • 2017 – 138,120 miles
  • 2016 – 132,328 miles
  • 2015 – 125,565 miles
  • 2014 – 118,917 miles
  • 2013 – 111,526 miles
  • 2012 – 104,216 miles
  • 2011 – 94,497 miles
  • 2010 – 87,115 miles
  • 2009 – 78,749 miles
  • 2008 – 69,637 miles
  • 2007 – 62,768 miles
  • 2006 – 61,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear wiper blade worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sill covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,281 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    201,281 miles
    Test number
    811039633310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail201,277 miles (+9,032)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,277 miles
    Test number
    205662291816
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass192,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,245 miles
    Test number
    302904207898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test
  4. Fail192,245 miles (+7,151)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,245 miles
    Test number
    799682543777
    • MajorFront Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split , not resulting in excessive movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test
  5. Pass185,094 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,094 miles
    Test number
    309320629299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,249 miles (+6,908)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,249 miles
    Test number
    208519071319
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass170,341 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,341 miles
    Test number
    152615787558
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail170,209 miles (+4,683)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,209 miles
    Test number
    871767260561
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass165,526 miles (+3,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,526 miles
    Test number
    984828755486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass161,984 miles (+8,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,984 miles
    Test number
    556798680398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass153,966 miles (+7,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,966 miles
    Test number
    863771470205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass146,372 miles (+8,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,372 miles
    Test number
    915315261832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,120 miles (+5,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    332008487508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass132,328 miles (+6,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,328 miles
    Test number
    613753787258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass125,565 miles (+58)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,565 miles
    Test number
    216945465017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  16. Fail125,507 miles (+6,590)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    528718955099
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  17. Pass118,917 miles (+7,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    407446564008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass111,526 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,526 miles
    Test number
    168870963059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
  19. Fail111,524 miles (+7,308)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,524 miles
    Test number
    647120863001
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
  20. Pass104,216 miles (+9,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    978216772065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  21. Pass94,497 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    705837181037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,115 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    441996800197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,749 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,749 miles
    Test number
    111076709132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,637 miles (+6,869)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    284234118450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
  25. Pass62,768 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    310550027175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    202313296107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 DLC

Does L77 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DLC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 DLC?
The MOT on L77 DLC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 DLC done?
L77 DLC was recorded at 201,281 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,156 miles a year.
Has L77 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DLC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 DLC 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 L77 DLC find?
L77 DLC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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