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Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.9% pass rate
from 14,888 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (22% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0067% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0067% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0067% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0067% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.034% fail on Brake discs and drums (90% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake discs (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.040% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0067% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.040% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.013% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.027% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0067% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0067% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0067% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.0067% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.013% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0067% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0067% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.013% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.0067% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0067% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 0.48% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.040% fail on Electronic power steering (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.094% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0067% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.074% fail on Transmission
      • 0.074% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 0.054% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0067% fail on Panel
    • 0.034% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0067% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0067% fail on Doors
      • 0.0067% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0067% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0067% fail on Undertray
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0067% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0067% fail on Springs
      • 0.0067% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0067% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.087% fail on Condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.074% fail on Road Wheels (54% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0067% fail on Condition
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