Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 1995

64.7% pass rate

from 607 tests in 2021

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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp
- 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.82% fail on Horn
  - 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.16% fail on Switch
- 0.49% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 1995 cars)
    - 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 1995 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.33% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.16% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Position lamp
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.3% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.99% fail on Body
  - 0.82% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Other body component
- 0.66% fail on Chassis
  - 0.66% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.66% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.33% fail on Pipe
  - 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.49% fail on Doors
  - 0.49% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.49% fail on Door condition
  - 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.16% fail on Door condition
- 0.33% fail on Seats
  - 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.16% fail on Bumpers
9.6% fail on Brakes
- 5.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.66% fail on Rbt
      - 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.82% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.33% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.16% fail on Cable
- 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.16% fail on Pedal
- 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
8.4% fail on Suspension
- 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.66% fail on Springs
  - 0.66% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.66% fail on Coil spring
- 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.49% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.33% fail on Linkage
  - 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.16% fail on Axles
  - 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.33% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.33% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.16% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.16% fail on Other leaks
6.1% fail on Steering
- 4.3% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.3% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.33% fail on Locking devices
  - 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.66% fail on Power steering
  - 0.33% fail on Operation
  - 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.16% fail on Steering play
  - 0.16% fail on Steering rack
5.6% fail on Tyres (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
4.9% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 0.49% fail on Bonnet
2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.99% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.49% fail on Condition
- 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.16% fail on Airbags
  - 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.82% fail on Registration plates
0.33% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.33% fail on Attachment