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Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 1996
56.6% pass rate
from 1,021 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 1996 cars)
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.39% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.59% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
      • 0.49% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.59% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.59% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Panel
      • 0.098% fail on Other body component
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.098% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.098% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.098% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.098% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.098% fail on Load security
      • 0.098% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.098% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.098% fail on Seats
      • 0.098% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (52% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.88% fail on Horn
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.098% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.098% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (45% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.098% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
    • 0.78% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.098% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (62% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.59% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.098% fail on Axle
      • 0.098% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.098% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.098% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.88% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.098% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.098% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.098% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.098% fail on Other braking system component
  • 8.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (86% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.098% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.098% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.49% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.39% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.098% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.098% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.098% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.098% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (76% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (96% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
    • 0.88% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates

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