Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2000
59.0% pass rate
from 3,167 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device (83% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
      • 0.032% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.032% fail on Arm
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.063% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (92% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.095% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.095% fail on Axles
      • 0.095% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (32% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (48% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.032% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Chassis condition (48% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.032% fail on Hinge
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.063% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
    • 0.095% fail on Floor
    • 0.095% fail on Cabs
      • 0.095% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.22% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.095% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.095% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.032% fail on Window
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.095% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.032% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (37% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas (49% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
    • 0.095% fail on Airbags
      • 0.095% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.095% fail on Condition

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