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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,590 cc

LB04 VTUMOT history

LB04 VTU is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
133,132 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VTU was last recorded at 133,132 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,123 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,132 miles
  • 2022 – 129,766 miles
  • 2021 – 121,551 miles
  • 2020 – 113,271 miles
  • 2019 – 107,064 miles
  • 2018 – 99,814 miles
  • 2017 – 93,198 miles
  • 2016 – 86,606 miles
  • 2015 – 80,784 miles
  • 2014 – 73,438 miles
  • 2013 – 61,669 miles
  • 2012 – 52,955 miles
  • 2011 – 47,650 miles
  • 2010 – 40,442 miles
  • 2009 – 35,188 miles
  • 2008 – 30,687 miles
  • 2007 – 25,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,132 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    398134925279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  2. Pass133,123 miles (+3,357)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    110124259821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,766 miles (+8,215)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,766 miles
    Test number
    525633928632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    843092305851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,547 miles (+8,276)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    118405718160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass113,271 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    555936869864
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail113,265 miles (+6,201)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    791112271326
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  8. Pass107,064 miles (+7,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    497060162153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass99,814 miles (+13)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    236255180383
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail99,801 miles (+6,603)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    511467535461
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,198 miles
    Test number
    299696605051
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear

  12. Fail93,198 miles (+6,592)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,198 miles
    Test number
    654790243194
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass86,606 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    301085559512
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear

  14. Pass80,784 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    448434867729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass73,438 miles (+11,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    419701354437
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass61,669 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,669 miles
    Test number
    146559533331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,663 miles (+8,708)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    646146533361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass52,955 miles (+5,305)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    479819442370
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes

  19. Pass47,650 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    516514251336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,442 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    711204390274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,808 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,808 miles
    Test number
    951008340152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    521342259102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,188 miles (+4,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    931909349175
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass30,687 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    123564858196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,601 miles
    Test number
    410865537111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VTU

Does LB04 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VTU expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VTU?
The MOT on LB04 VTU expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VTU done?
LB04 VTU was recorded at 133,132 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 6,145 miles a year.
Has LB04 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VTU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 VTU 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 LB04 VTU find?
LB04 VTU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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