Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2011
63.8% pass rate
from 11,776 tests in 2021
(6.7% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 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)
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 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)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 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)
      • 0.0085% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0085% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 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
  • 8.9% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (33% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (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)
    • 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)
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 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
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 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
    • 0.0085% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 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
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 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
        • 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
      • 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)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 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)
      • 0.034% fail on Brake performance not tested (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
      • 0.076% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.076% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Lever (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.0085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0085% fail on Other components
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0085% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 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)
  • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0085% fail on Joints
    • 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
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0085% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0085% fail on Floor
    • 0.0085% fail on Seats
      • 0.0085% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0085% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0085% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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)
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 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)
        • 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
    • 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
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0085% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0085% fail on Undertray
  • 0.83% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 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
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
  • 0.0085% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0085% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0085% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0085% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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