Honda Civic MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.3% pass rate
from 14,063 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (48% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.078% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.092% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.092% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.092% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.092% fail on Battery(ies) (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0071% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0071% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0071% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.014% fail on Brake discs and drums (92% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake discs (92% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.028% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.0071% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0071% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0071% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.028% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.028% fail on Pedal
    • 0.028% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.021% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.0071% fail on Lever
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.071% fail on Transmission
      • 0.064% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.064% fail on Joints
      • 0.0071% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0071% fail on Joints
    • 0.028% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.021% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0071% fail on Catch
      • 0.0071% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0071% fail on Door condition
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0071% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0071% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0071% fail on Body
      • 0.0071% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0071% fail on Undertray
  • 0.16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.036% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0071% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0071% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.071% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0071% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.071% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0071% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.050% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0071% fail on Condition
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