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Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2008
60.0% pass rate
from 29,792 tests in 2020
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 2008 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 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Position lamps (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Position lamp (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0034% fail on Switch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on All direction indicators (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Switch
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies) (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Horn (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
      • 0.0067% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0067% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0067% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0067% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0067% fail on Switch
    • 0.0067% fail on Rear reflectors (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0034% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0034% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.091% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.081% fail on Sub-frames (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.070% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0067% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0034% fail on Other components
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Cable (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.0034% fail on Linkage
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic systems (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes (99% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0067% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0034% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0034% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (6.5% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type (65% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (11% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.064% fail on Windscreen (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Window
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet (89% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on System (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hose (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Tank (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.050% fail on Panel
      • 0.0034% fail on Body condition
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.094% fail on Seats
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.091% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Front passenger's door (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0067% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0067% fail on Integral vehicle structure (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0034% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0034% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0034% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0034% fail on Floor
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Catalyst emissions (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0067% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Undertray
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Locking devices (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0067% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0034% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.020% fail on Steering gear (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0067% fail on Power steering (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Operation
      • 0.0034% fail on Rams
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0067% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0067% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0034% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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