Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.8% pass rate
from 22,257 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.013% fail on Horn (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0090% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0090% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0090% fail on Hazard warning (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Switch (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Suspension (5.9% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0090% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Springs (23% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (23% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0045% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0045% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0090% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0045% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0045% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0045% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0090% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0045% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.054% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Cable (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
        • 0.0045% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.076% fail on Pedal
    • 0.081% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0090% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.063% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.0045% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0045% fail on Other braking system component
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (7.8% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Size/type (62% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (11% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (10% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0090% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet (91% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Tank
      • 0.022% fail on System
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Body (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.099% fail on Doors (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Integral vehicle structure (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0045% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.022% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0045% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0045% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0045% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (25% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0045% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
        • 0.0090% fail on Steering component
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Operation (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Other components
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0045% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Hubs
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0045% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0045% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.0045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0045% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0045% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0045% fail on Anchorages
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