Honda Civic
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,493 cc
R556GFVMOT history
R556GFV is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 312,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 312,072 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 11,421 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
R556GFV was last recorded at 312,072 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Oct 2013: 108,502 miles, lower than 184,669 miles on 16 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 312,062 miles · 23 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 11,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass312,072 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass312,072 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 312,072 miles
- Test number
- 351511297163
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail312,062 miles (+9,247)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 312,062 miles
- Test number
- 347995380347
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass302,815 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 302,815 miles
- Test number
- 936865783094
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail302,815 miles (+9,100)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,815 miles
- Test number
- 991162512646
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass293,715 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 293,715 miles
- Test number
- 633023217962
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail293,713 miles (+9,480)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,713 miles
- Test number
- 358025964266
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass284,233 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 284,233 miles
- Test number
- 625134476691
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLight under vehicle corrosion
Fail284,233 miles (+9,234)2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,233 miles
- Test number
- 589682667832
- Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLight under vehicle corrosion
Pass274,999 miles (+9,818)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 274,999 miles
- Test number
- 197884838882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass265,181 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 265,181 miles
- Test number
- 686283096644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail265,181 miles (+9,959)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,181 miles
- Test number
- 526157485049
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass255,222 miles (+11,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 255,222 miles
- Test number
- 276858873839
- AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s/f floor
Pass244,126 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 244,126 miles
- Test number
- 227606712812
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf osf osr (2.7.3)
Fail244,126 miles (+14,029)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,126 miles
- Test number
- 681820874033
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf osf osr (2.7.3)
Pass230,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 230,097 miles
- Test number
- 639569526278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail230,097 miles (+16,111)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,097 miles
- Test number
- 946560799252
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass213,986 miles (+105,484)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 213,986 miles
- Test number
- 248224914325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,502 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 108,502 miles
- Test number
- 365152893457
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail108,502 miles (-76,167)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,502 miles
- Test number
- 675222993265
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass184,669 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 184,669 miles
- Test number
- 618650792260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,433 miles (+6,907)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,433 miles
- Test number
- 546530882287
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass177,526 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 177,526 miles
- Test number
- 847607481214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,381 miles (+4,590)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,381 miles
- Test number
- 395221981222
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass172,791 miles (+2,248)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 172,791 miles
- Test number
- 212897600357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,543 miles (+11,963)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 170,543 miles
- Test number
- 343909079448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,580 miles (+26,454)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 158,580 miles
- Test number
- 520231578258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,126 miles (+13,014)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 132,126 miles
- Test number
- 274912487213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,112 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 119,112 miles
- Test number
- 653026156288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,093 miles (+16,391)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,093 miles
- Test number
- 382302216265
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass102,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 102,702 miles
- Test number
- 454630515263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,702 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,702 miles
- Test number
- 320230615466
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about R556GFV
- When is the MOT due on R556GFV?
- The MOT on R556GFV expired on 27 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R556GFV done?
- R556GFV was recorded at 312,072 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 11,421 miles a year.
- Has R556GFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R556GFV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on R556GFV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R556GFV find?
- R556GFV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 4 more.
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