1997 Honda Civic MOT Results

Honda Civic, registered in 1997

47.8% pass rate

from 20,298 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(5.8% better than other 1997 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

31% fail on Lighting and signalling (9.9% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 11% fail on Stop lamp (80% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Headlamp aim (8.3% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Registration plate (14% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 8.4% fail on Position lamps (25% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 8.1% fail on Front lamps (37% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Rear lamps (65% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on All position lamps
- 4.5% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.4% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.084% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.015% fail on Switch (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (39% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Flashing type (39% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 1.00% fail on Individual lamps (41% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.82% fail on Direction indicators (33% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.0099% fail on Switch (81% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Fog lamp
  - 1.8% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.089% fail on Tell tale (65% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Switch
- 0.49% fail on Horn (41% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Hazard warning (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Lamp (66% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Switch (92% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
21% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 12% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 12% fail on Front drive shafts (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 12% fail on Constant velocity joints (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.059% fail on Couplings
    - 0.0099% fail on Drive shafts
- 3.6% fail on Trailing arms (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Pins / bushes (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Condition
- 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Pins / bushes (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Attachment
  - 0.044% fail on Condition (64% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Component mounting (67% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Subframe mounting (84% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Spring mounting (93% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Pins / bushes (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Condition
  - 0.0099% fail on Presence
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints (36% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Condition (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Location (62% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Rear (78% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Front (62% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Condition (68% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Radius arms (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Pins / bushes (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0099% fail on Condition
- 0.34% fail on Front suspension locking devices (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.094% fail on Condition
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.059% fail on Tie bars / rods (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Pins / bushes (82% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0049% fail on Condition
- 0.034% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.034% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut (97% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Condition (97% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Sub-frames (94% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0099% fail on Pins / bushes (96% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Condition
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.015% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.015% fail on Attachment
- 0.015% fail on Axles (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0049% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.0049% fail on Swivel joints / housing
- 0.0099% fail on General condition
- 0.0099% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0099% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0049% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0049% fail on Suspension unit
16% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 1997 cars)
- 10% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Front wheels (41% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Rear wheels (40% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Brake operation
- 4.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (56% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Components (57% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.6% fail on Pipes (37% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Hoses (94% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.0099% fail on Servos
  - 0.17% fail on Operation
  - 0.14% fail on Leaks (62% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Hub components (17% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.35% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.044% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.039% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.0099% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.0099% fail on Brake back plates
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake (41% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Condition (41% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.84% fail on ABS
- 0.31% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.30% fail on Pedal
    - 0.16% fail on Condition
    - 0.14% fail on Anti-slip
  - 0.0049% fail on Pedal linkage
    - 0.0049% fail on Rod
- 0.29% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.039% fail on Mechanical components (91% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Lever
  - 0.015% fail on Cable (96% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0049% fail on Pivot
- 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.020% fail on Components
    - 0.0099% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0099% fail on Servos
    - 0.0049% fail on Hoses
- 0.0049% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0049% fail on Locking devices
12% fail on Fuel and exhaust (15% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
  - 6.8% fail on Catalyst
  - 0.034% fail on Non catalyst
- 6.5% fail on Exhaust system (9.7% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Fuel system (31% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Cap
  - 0.22% fail on Pipe (57% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Tank
  - 0.079% fail on System (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Hose
- 0.044% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Turbo (91% better than other 1997 cars)
11% fail on Tyres
- 7.8% fail on Tread depth
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.47% fail on Size / type
- 0.030% fail on Valve stem
10% fail on Driver's view of the road (17% better than other 1997 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers (49% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen
- 0.71% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
5.7% fail on Steering (11% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Steering system (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Track rod end (17% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.16% fail on Steering arm (63% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Free play
    - 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.074% fail on Drag link end (49% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0099% fail on Other components (82% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.0099% fail on Steering pivot point (80% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Steering damper
- 0.42% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Power steering (64% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.094% fail on Other components (50% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Pipes and hoses (71% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Rams
  - 0.0099% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0049% fail on Pump
- 0.034% fail on Steering control (82% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Steering column (79% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0099% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.020% fail on Steering operation (79% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Prescribed areas
2.4% fail on Body and structure (47% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Body condition (41% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Doors (40% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Drivers
  - 0.15% fail on Passengers front (56% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.0099% fail on Passengers other
- 0.27% fail on Seats
  - 0.27% fail on Drivers
- 0.23% fail on Vehicle structure (84% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Body security
- 0.099% fail on Load security (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Bootlid (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Tailgate
  - 0.0049% fail on Hinged tailboard
- 0.0099% fail on Load security (class v)
2.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.2% fail on Registration plate
- 0.0049% fail on Vehicle identification number
1.6% fail on Seat belts (73% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Condition (27% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Requirements
- 0.079% fail on Attachment
0.45% fail on Road wheels (24% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
- 0.18% fail on Condition (39% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Halfshafts
0.0049% fail on Towbars
- 0.0049% fail on Towbar

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