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Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.1% pass rate
from 23,578 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0042% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Position lamps (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Position lamp (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies) (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Horn (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0042% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.0085% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0042% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0042% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Suspension (6.0% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Axles (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Axle
    • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Sub-frame (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0085% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0042% fail on Other components
    • 0.0085% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0085% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.047% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Cable (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.0042% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0042% fail on Pivot
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (19% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0042% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.085% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0042% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.093% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.051% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.0042% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0042% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0042% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres (10% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Size/type (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (7.8% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0085% fail on Bonnet (93% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.055% fail on System
      • 0.017% fail on Hose
      • 0.0042% fail on Tank
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0042% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Panel
      • 0.0042% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's door (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Catch
        • 0.0042% fail on Hinge
    • 0.034% fail on Seats (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0085% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Chassis
      • 0.013% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0042% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0042% fail on Load security
      • 0.0042% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0042% fail on Other tailgate component
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0042% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0042% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0085% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Engine oil leaks (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Other leaks (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0042% fail on Other components
        • 0.0042% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.0085% fail on Steering play (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Seat belts (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0042% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.0042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0042% fail on Speedometer
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