Honda Civic MOT Results
Registered in 201163.8% pass rate
from 11,776 tests in 2021
(6.7% worse than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(78% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.7% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
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5.7% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Headlamps
(31% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device (75% better than other 2011 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.19% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.017% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0085% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0085% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.093% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.068% fail on Position lamp
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0.051% fail on
Reversing lamps
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
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8.9% fail on
Suspension
(20% better than other 2011 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(96% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.042% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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3.1% fail on
Springs
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring (33% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (50% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Suspension arms
(95% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Axles
- 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.085% fail on
Other suspension component
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
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0.051% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.042% fail on
Sub-frames
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.017% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.0085% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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4.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(96% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Brakes
(30% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads
- 0.034% fail on Brake linings
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
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0.042% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.017% fail on Cable
- 0.017% fail on Lever
- 0.0085% fail on Pivot
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Service brake performance
(42% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
(43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.025% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0085% fail on Service brake performance
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
(43% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(55% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.38% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.38% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.20% fail on
Parking brake performance
(67% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Rbt
(65% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.20% fail on
Rbt
(65% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Brake performance not tested (71% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Service brake performance
(42% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.24% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.085% fail on Electronic stability control (62% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.10% fail on Pedal
- 0.076% fail on Hand lever
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0.076% fail on
Parking brake control
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Lever (70% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.034% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0085% fail on Servos
- 0.0085% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.0085% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0085% fail on Other components
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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4.7% fail on
Visibility
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
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0.14% fail on
View to rear
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0085% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.051% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.051% fail on Windscreen
- 0.025% fail on Driver's view
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4.6% fail on
Tyres
(22% better than other 2011 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Size/type (77% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(14% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Body
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Other body component
- 0.042% fail on Panel
- 0.0085% fail on Body condition
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0085% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0085% fail on Joints
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.017% fail on Pipe
- 0.0085% fail on Tank
- 0.085% fail on Bumpers
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0.051% fail on
Doors
(67% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.042% fail on Door condition
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0.0085% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0085% fail on Door condition
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0.042% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.025% fail on Undertray
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0.017% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.017% fail on Bracket
- 0.0085% fail on Floor
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0.0085% fail on
Seats
- 0.0085% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0085% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.0085% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0085% fail on Boot lid condition
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2.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(64% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.15% fail on
Compression ignition
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0085% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0085% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0085% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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2.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(64% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Fluid leaks
(78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0085% fail on Other leaks
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0.017% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0085% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.0085% fail on Undertray
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.83% fail on
Steering
(55% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Steering linkage components
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Ball joint
- 0.042% fail on Locking devices
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0.017% fail on
Other components
- 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
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0.025% fail on
Steering play
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack
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0.017% fail on
Steering gear
(91% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0085% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.78% fail on
Steering linkage components
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.53% fail on Attachment (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0085% fail on Condition
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0.37% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
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0.33% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Requirements
- 0.0085% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0085% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0085% fail on Speedometer
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0.0085% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0085% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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