Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.1% pass rate
from 2,575 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (39% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.078% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.31% fail on Joints
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.078% fail on Pipe
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis (49% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.039% fail on Catch
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
    • 0.078% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.039% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.039% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.078% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.039% fail on Leaks
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (37% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Springs (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.039% fail on Axles
      • 0.039% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.8% fail on Spark ignition (20% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.039% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.58% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (75% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (53% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Steering arm
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering (88% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (30% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment

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