MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Honda » Civic » 2003

Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2003
52.6% pass rate
from 12,667 tests in 2021
(3.4% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.047% fail on Axles (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (13% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (22% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies) (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Switch
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.047% fail on Hazard warning (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Switch (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (30% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.095% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Cable (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
        • 0.0079% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0079% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system (22% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Lever (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0079% fail on Servos
      • 0.0079% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0079% fail on Operation
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (10% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (16% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0079% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.016% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.079% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.071% fail on Catalytic converter (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.0079% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0079% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0079% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Other passenger's door (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Front passenger's door (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Panel
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Tank
      • 0.055% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Floor
    • 0.039% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0079% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0079% fail on Bracket
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0079% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0079% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components (20% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end (22% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.024% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0079% fail on Steering component
    • 0.21% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Power steering (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Operation
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear (97% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (21% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0079% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.66% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0079% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages