2006 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · GY56 OTM
2006 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 211,923 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GY56 OTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 211,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY56 OTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Honda Civic (GY56 OTM) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GY56 OTM Mileage History
- 13/09/2023178,310 mi
- 02/09/2024189,390 mi+11,080 mi
- 08/09/2025199,725 mi+10,335 mi
- 08/09/2025199,728 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/2026211,923 mi+12,195 mi
Average of roughly 11,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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