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Honda Civic

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,686 cc

LB53 PPVMOT history

LB53 PPV is a blue diesel Honda Civic first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
156,188 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 PPV was last recorded at 156,188 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2018: 111,760 miles, lower than 130,901 miles on 30 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,172 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
7,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,188 miles
  • 2024 – 152,172 miles
  • 2023 – 149,302 miles
  • 2022 – 149,256 miles
  • 2021 – 146,072 miles
  • 2020 – 139,624 miles
  • 2019 – 127,435 miles
  • 2018 – 111,760 miles
  • 2017 – 130,901 miles
  • 2016 – 94,424 miles
  • 2015 – 88,325 miles
  • 2014 – 73,107 miles
  • 2013 – 66,263 miles
  • 2012 – 58,428 miles
  • 2011 – 51,751 miles
  • 2010 – 44,866 miles
  • 2008 – 36,726 miles
  • 2007 – 31,369 miles
  • 2006 – 25,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,188 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight images only just visible

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,188 miles (+4,016)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    880614963858
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight images only just visible

  2. Pass152,172 miles (+2,870)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,172 miles
    Test number
    662216978593
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass149,302 miles (+46)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,302 miles
    Test number
    406222521620
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,256 miles (+3,184)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,256 miles
    Test number
    938872577271
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slight corrosion between cover and nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded between cover and nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,072 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,072 miles
    Test number
    882299041999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,624 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,624 miles
    Test number
    852766553090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,342 miles (+10,907)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    841965143276
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass127,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,435 miles
    Test number
    572236391071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind

  9. Fail127,435 miles (+15,675)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,435 miles
    Test number
    658700313526
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind

  10. Pass111,760 miles (-19,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    362921370094
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom nut not tight although nut retainer fitter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,901 miles
    Test number
    292052399467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail103,899 miles (+9,475)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    436261236258
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,424 miles (+6,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    673943944913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass88,325 miles (+7,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    868003712689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,667 miles (+7,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    639887405097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    566019204041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail73,107 miles (+6,844)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    626098604047
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    325652703029
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail66,261 miles (+7,833)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    636142403054
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine lamp showing

  20. Pass58,428 miles (+6,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    335804702077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,751 miles (+6,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    189110111001
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  22. Pass44,866 miles (+8,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    240822520072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass36,726 miles (+5,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    502325048326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass31,369 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    193267847344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    950373456329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PPV

Does LB53 PPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PPV expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PPV?
The MOT on LB53 PPV expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PPV done?
LB53 PPV was recorded at 156,188 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 7,242 miles a year.
Has LB53 PPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PPV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 PPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 PPV find?
LB53 PPV failed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity significantly reduced; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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