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Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.2% pass rate
from 13,523 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0074% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0074% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.059% fail on Switch
    • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
        • 0.0074% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0074% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.067% fail on Pedal
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0074% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0074% fail on Valves
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.0074% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0074% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type (81% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0074% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (98% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.081% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0074% fail on Axles
      • 0.0074% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0074% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.21% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
    • 0.0074% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0074% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0074% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Fuel system (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
    • 0.015% fail on Doors (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0074% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0074% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0074% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0074% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates (48% better than other 2012 cars)
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