Honda Civic MOT Results
Registered in 201380.5% pass rate
from 15,604 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.
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5.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(37% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp
- 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.013% fail on Matched pair (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0064% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Electrical equipment
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.045% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.038% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0064% fail on All position lamps
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0.032% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.032% fail on Switch
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0.013% fail on
Reversing lamps
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps (92% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
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4.3% fail on
Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers (18% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.038% fail on Windscreen
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0.026% fail on
View to rear
- 0.026% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0064% fail on Driver's view
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3.9% fail on
Tyres
(25% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Size/type
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3.6% fail on
Brakes
(29% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(30% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0064% fail on Brake linings
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0.46% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(48% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0064% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.0064% fail on Linkage
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(30% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Brake performance
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Service brake performance
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Rbt
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Rbt
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Parking brake performance
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Rbt
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Rbt
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.48% fail on
Service brake performance
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.096% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.070% fail on Pedal
- 0.026% fail on Hand lever (76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Parking brake control
(84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Lever (81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.013% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.013% fail on Other components
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0.0064% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0064% fail on Brake fluid
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2.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.0% fail on
Suspension
(86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Springs
(88% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
(88% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
(88% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(55% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.083% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Linkage
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0064% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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0.15% fail on
Suspension arms
(94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint (99% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Shock absorbers (97% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0064% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.0064% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0064% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0064% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.44% fail on
Springs
(88% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(37% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.013% fail on Requirements
- 0.0064% fail on Attachment
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0.013% fail on
Airbags
- 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.47% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Spark ignition
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Compression ignition
(64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.0064% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0064% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.22% fail on
Spark ignition
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Fluid leaks
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks (80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0064% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0064% fail on Undertray
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0.45% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Bumpers
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0.058% fail on
Transmission
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Drive shafts
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Drive shafts
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Body
- 0.038% fail on Other body component
- 0.013% fail on Panel
- 0.045% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Fuel system
(63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.019% fail on
Seats
- 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.0064% fail on Driver's seat
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0.0064% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0064% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0064% fail on
Load security
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0.0064% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0064% fail on Other tailgate component
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0.0064% fail on
Tailgate
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0.0064% fail on
Doors
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0.0064% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0064% fail on Door condition
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0.0064% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0064% fail on Floor
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0.0064% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0064% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0064% fail on Undertray
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
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0.18% fail on
Steering
(86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0064% fail on Locking devices
- 0.077% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Power steering
- 0.013% fail on Operation
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0.090% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0064% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0064% fail on Anchorages
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