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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y234 DCWMOT history

Y234 DCW is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

Y234 DCW black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
109,431 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 DCW was last recorded at 109,431 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 1,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,835 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,596 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,431 miles
  • 2024 – 107,835 miles
  • 2023 – 106,047 miles
  • 2022 – 102,267 miles
  • 2021 – 100,543 miles
  • 2020 – 98,671 miles
  • 2019 – 96,319 miles
  • 2018 – 91,211 miles
  • 2017 – 84,160 miles
  • 2016 – 76,673 miles
  • 2015 – 71,120 miles
  • 2013 – 65,272 miles
  • 2012 – 58,753 miles
  • 2011 – 54,035 miles
  • 2010 – 49,090 miles
  • 2009 – 43,785 miles
  • 2008 – 39,467 miles
  • 2007 – 35,460 miles
  • 2006 – 29,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,431 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper and wing damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front wing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,431 miles (+1,596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    883143586460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper and wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,835 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,835 miles
    Test number
    871693284459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail107,833 miles (+1,786)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    871294565759
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass106,047 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,047 miles
    Test number
    422189904298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms loading area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass102,267 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    100327368743
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust under vehicle

  6. Fail102,262 miles (+1,719)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,262 miles
    Test number
    170956048844
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust under vehicle

  7. Pass100,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    277393916355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail100,543 miles (+1,872)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    194255370202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass98,671 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    669411513242
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear after brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,669 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,669 miles
    Test number
    173690288932
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear after brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,319 miles (+5,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    860516352534
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass91,211 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    306640267732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,160 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    914984586767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,129 miles (+7,456)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,129 miles
    Test number
    139443042556
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass76,673 miles (+5,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    121026403894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass71,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    879507625085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail71,120 miles (+5,848)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    877177625057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass65,272 miles (+213)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,272 miles
    Test number
    306746533360
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on inner wall

  19. Fail65,059 miles (+6,306)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    186683823357
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on inner wall

  20. Pass58,753 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    526683012328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,735 miles (+4,700)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,735 miles
    Test number
    597722712301
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,035 miles (+4,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    466297371207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  23. Pass49,090 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    302691350287
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked around tread on outer walls and 2mm tread

  24. Fail49,090 miles (+5,305)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    973421550222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked around tread on outer walls and 2mm tread

  25. Pass43,785 miles (+4,318)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    461182789141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/r outer tyre wall cracked

  26. Pass39,467 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,467 miles
    Test number
    524725298017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,460 miles
    Test number
    673672587023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,838 miles (+45,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    711422187052
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass29,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    172202086462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y234 DCW

Does Y234 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 DCW expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 DCW?
The MOT on Y234 DCW expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 DCW done?
Y234 DCW was recorded at 109,431 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has Y234 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 DCW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y234 DCW 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 Y234 DCW find?
Y234 DCW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: offside front bumper and wing damaged; offside rear track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive gear box, and 3 more.

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