Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2013
80.5% pass rate
from 15,604 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.083% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.077% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.045% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0064% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps (92% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 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)
    • 0.038% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.038% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on View to rear
      • 0.026% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0064% fail on Driver's view
  • 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
  • 3.6% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 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
      • 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)
      • 0.0064% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 0.75% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 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)
      • 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)
      • 0.077% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 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)
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 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)
    • 0.032% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Lever (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0064% fail on Brake fluid
  • 1.0% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.0064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0064% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0064% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 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)
    • 0.0064% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0064% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0064% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0064% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Load security
      • 0.0064% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0064% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0064% fail on Doors
      • 0.0064% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Floor
    • 0.0064% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0064% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
  • 0.0064% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0064% fail on Anchorages
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