MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Honda » Civic » 2006

Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2006
54.9% pass rate
from 23,501 tests in 2021
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0043% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (12% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on All direction indicators (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.047% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0043% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0085% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0043% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0043% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (21% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (21% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (21% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Axles (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Axle
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0085% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes (9.9% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (20% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (16% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (28% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance (31% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.072% fail on Lever
        • 0.068% fail on Cable (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0043% fail on Pivot
    • 3.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Electronic stability control (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Lever (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pedal (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Hydraulic systems (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0043% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.047% fail on Other components (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0043% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (8.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.077% fail on Size/type (72% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (9.3% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.017% fail on Window (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0043% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.047% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Panel (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Body condition
      • 0.013% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.23% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.072% fail on Seats (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.030% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.030% fail on Floor
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0043% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0043% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0043% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0043% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0043% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0043% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Engine oil leaks (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.094% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0043% fail on Other components
        • 0.0043% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0043% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering box
    • 0.034% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Power steering (96% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Operation
      • 0.0043% fail on Other components
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0043% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0043% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0043% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages