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Honda Civic

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,204 cc

S4 YDJMOT history

S4 YDJ is a black diesel Honda Civic first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S4 YDJ black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
184,202 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 YDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 YDJ was last recorded at 184,202 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,154 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
8,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,202 miles
  • 2025 – 171,750 miles
  • 2024 – 157,750 miles
  • 2023 – 143,965 miles
  • 2022 – 139,008 miles
  • 2021 – 134,389 miles
  • 2020 – 130,390 miles
  • 2019 – 125,225 miles
  • 2018 – 119,153 miles
  • 2017 – 111,536 miles
  • 2016 – 103,023 miles
  • 2015 – 93,246 miles
  • 2014 – 81,481 miles
  • 2013 – 70,927 miles
  • 2012 – 59,058 miles
  • 2011 – 47,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,202 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,202 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    184,202 miles
    Test number
    868210618954
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,154 miles (+12,404)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,154 miles
    Test number
    964866124653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,750 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,750 miles
    Test number
    406287888218
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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 Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail171,750 miles (+14,000)2 major7 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,750 miles
    Test number
    906015891050
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass157,750 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    532281109568
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail157,750 miles (+54)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    112748526468
    • MajorBrake modification unsafe Repairs to the pressure lines of hydraulic brake systems are unacceptable unless suitable connectors are used. Compression joints of a type using separate ferrules are not suitable. (1.1.21 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail157,696 miles (+13,731)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,696 miles
    Test number
    743592023027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass143,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    729703523787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,965 miles (+4,957)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    493750928155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON OUTER WALL / CRACKS ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM - OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass139,008 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    811233265560
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail139,008 miles (+4,619)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    607061697545
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass134,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    976471692762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,389 miles (+3,999)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    640547804196
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass130,390 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    136583861223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,225 miles
    Test number
    154835890139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald jnside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail125,225 miles (+6,072)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,225 miles
    Test number
    733657755451
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald jnside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass119,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    861711297123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,153 miles (+7,617)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    852276329208
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  19. Pass111,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,536 miles
    Test number
    201665680110
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre tyre bald on inside edge

  20. Fail111,536 miles (+8,513)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,536 miles
    Test number
    870919130358
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre tyre bald on inside edge

  21. Pass103,023 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    134074434042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail102,971 miles (+9,725)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    586354673911
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  23. Pass93,246 miles (+11,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    985925636418
    • AdvisoryItems removed from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

  24. Pass81,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    467561484278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,481 miles (+10,554)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    728781884292
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass70,927 miles (+11,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    347002283443
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass59,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,058 miles
    Test number
    595515572273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,058 miles (+11,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,058 miles
    Test number
    835975172216
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass47,937 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    356044981459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,784 miles
    Test number
    276304121288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S4 YDJ

Does S4 YDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 YDJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 YDJ?
The MOT on S4 YDJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 YDJ done?
S4 YDJ was recorded at 184,202 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,987 miles a year.
Has S4 YDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 YDJ has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 YDJ 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 S4 YDJ find?
S4 YDJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front.

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