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Honda Civic

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,204 cc

LB56 MTUMOT history

LB56 MTU is a black diesel Honda Civic first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
191,426 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 MTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 MTU was last recorded at 191,426 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 14,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
177,306 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,120 miles
Average per year
10,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,426 miles
  • 2025 – 177,306 miles
  • 2024 – 162,386 miles
  • 2023 – 148,555 miles
  • 2022 – 147,124 miles
  • 2021 – 144,754 miles
  • 2020 – 142,109 miles
  • 2019 – 132,976 miles
  • 2018 – 127,817 miles
  • 2017 – 118,917 miles
  • 2016 – 110,558 miles
  • 2015 – 102,685 miles
  • 2014 – 98,061 miles
  • 2013 – 91,604 miles
  • 2012 – 70,165 miles
  • 2011 – 48,344 miles
  • 2009 – 27,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,426 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    191,426 miles
    Test number
    910437212498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail191,426 miles (+14,120)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,426 miles
    Test number
    183077727781
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear/torque bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass177,306 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,306 miles
    Test number
    538496674622
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryGeneral perishing to suspension bushes front and rear
    • AdvisoryUnder covers and sill covers fitted

  4. Fail177,306 miles (+14,920)4 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,306 miles
    Test number
    567724751671
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryGeneral perishing to suspension bushes front and rear
    • AdvisoryUnder covers and sill covers fitted

  5. Pass162,386 miles5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,386 miles
    Test number
    112574408073
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail162,386 miles (+13,831)7 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,386 miles
    Test number
    750263300208
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass148,555 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,555 miles
    Test number
    639849177598
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail148,555 miles (+1,431)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,555 miles
    Test number
    551378331284
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass147,124 miles (+2,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,124 miles
    Test number
    373356927379
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (offside and nearside)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,754 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,754 miles
    Test number
    103750060019
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass142,109 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    171353059556
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail142,107 miles (+9,131)4 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,107 miles
    Test number
    434969080766
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass132,976 miles (+5,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,976 miles
    Test number
    823243689126
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to bumper end
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass127,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,817 miles
    Test number
    768374710654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail127,817 miles (+8,900)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,817 miles
    Test number
    749090475403
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass118,917 miles (+8,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    775349321559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass110,558 miles (+7,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,558 miles
    Test number
    309274573044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,685 miles (+4,624)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    797202645134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass98,061 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,061 miles
    Test number
    628832224175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,604 miles (+21,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    829162023120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,165 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    958706772045
    • NoteAdvice front bumper top support fixings insecure
    • NoteAdvice front wiper blades are in poor condition

  22. Fail70,165 miles (+21,821)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    547416872026
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteAdvice front wiper blades are in poor condition

  23. Pass48,344 miles (+20,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    705687871047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    401644419337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 MTU

Does LB56 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 MTU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 MTU?
The MOT on LB56 MTU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 MTU done?
LB56 MTU was recorded at 191,426 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,001 miles a year.
Has LB56 MTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 MTU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 MTU 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 LB56 MTU find?
LB56 MTU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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