Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 1994
69.8% pass rate
from 358 tests in 2021
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (94% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Springs
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.28% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.84% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.84% fail on Pedal
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Valves
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.84% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Seats
      • 0.84% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
  • 6.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.56% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
  • 0.84% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.84% fail on Attachment
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates

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