Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.7% pass rate
from 16,377 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2016 cars)
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.93% fail on Washers
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0061% fail on Linkage
    • 0.36% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.043% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.031% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0061% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.031% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0061% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0061% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0061% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0061% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0061% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Suspension (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0061% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Requirements
    • 0.067% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0061% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0061% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0061% fail on Panel
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0061% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.073% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Registration plates (66% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.067% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0061% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0061% fail on Anchorages
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