Honda Civic MOT Results
Registered in 200658.4% pass rate
from 27,521 tests in 2017
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(12% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Position lamps
(25% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Front lamps (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Rear lamps (53% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.073% fail on All position lamps
- 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 4.1% fail on Stop lamp (14% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp
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0.14% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(80% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0073% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.011% fail on Matched pair
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3.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(27% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Flashing type
(27% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Individual lamps (51% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on All direction indicators (56% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Tell tales
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3.2% fail on
Flashing type
(27% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Battery (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Fog lamp (80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Tell tale
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.055% fail on Horn (86% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.025% fail on
Hazard warning
(65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Lamp
- 0.0073% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Tell tale
- 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors (75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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16% fail on
Suspension
(3.9% better than other 2006 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
(4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(55% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.058% fail on Attachment
- 0.047% fail on Condition
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(71% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Location
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1.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (68% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Attachment (56% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Condition
- 0.40% fail on Front suspension joints (59% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Drive shafts
(88% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Front drive shafts
(88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Constant velocity joints (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Couplings
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0.0036% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.0036% fail on Drive shafts
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0.33% fail on
Front drive shafts
(88% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Wheel bearings
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Front (59% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Rear (89% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.20% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0073% fail on Attachment
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0.19% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.19% fail on Condition
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0.098% fail on
Trailing arms
(60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (59% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Attachment
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0.076% fail on
Sub-frames
(57% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0073% fail on Attachment
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0.036% fail on
Fluid suspension
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Suspension unit (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Prescribed areas
(93% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Component mounting (94% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Subframe mounting (93% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Spring mounting
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0.015% fail on
Radius arms
(73% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Attachment
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0.011% fail on
Axles
- 0.0073% fail on Swivel joints/housing
- 0.0036% fail on Stub axle
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0.0036% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0036% fail on Condition
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0.0036% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0036% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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7.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
(4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Brakes
(18% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Hub components
(32% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Brake discs
- 0.11% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.087% fail on Brake back plates (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Brake linings (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Brake performance
(49% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rear wheels (59% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Front wheels (41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested (75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Brake operation
- 2.5% fail on ABS (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Electronic stability system (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(84% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Components
(85% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Hoses (41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Pipes (96% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0036% fail on Servos
- 0.033% fail on Leaks (85% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Operation (82% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Components
(85% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Parking brake
(40% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Restricted movement (68% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Service brake control components
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Pedal
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Anti-slip (63% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Pedal
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Mechanical components
(80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Lever
- 0.015% fail on Cable (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Additional braking devices
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0.0036% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0036% fail on
Components
- 0.0036% fail on Pipes
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0.0036% fail on
Components
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0.0036% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0036% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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4.4% fail on
Hub components
(32% worse than other 2006 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Tyres
- 5.3% fail on Tread depth (7.0% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Valve stem (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Size/type (69% better than other 2006 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (10% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 0.45% fail on Windscreen
- 0.31% fail on Mirrors
- 0.018% fail on Bonnet (89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Indirect vision devices
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(54% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Emissions (60% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.29% fail on Cap (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on System
- 0.051% fail on Pipe
- 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(23% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Doors
- 0.23% fail on Passengers other
- 0.12% fail on Passengers front
- 0.044% fail on Drivers
- 0.27% fail on Body condition
- 0.058% fail on Body security (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Seats
(62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Drivers
- 0.0073% fail on Passengers (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Engine mountings (80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Speedometer
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0.0073% fail on
Vehicle structure
(91% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Chassis (91% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Load security
- 0.0036% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0036% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0036% fail on Spare wheel
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0.39% fail on
Doors
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0.77% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Steering arm (80% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Free play
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Steering rack (87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0036% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.0036% fail on Drag link end
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0.0036% fail on
Other components
- 0.0036% fail on Steering component
- 0.058% fail on Locking devices (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Steering operation
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0.029% fail on
Power steering
(89% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.015% fail on Operation (85% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Steering control
(79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0036% fail on Steering lock
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0.62% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(61% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
(60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
- 0.0073% fail on Requirements (84% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.0036% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0036% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.0036% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.41% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(61% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.70% fail on Registration plate
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0.45% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Condition (89% better than other 2006 cars)
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