HONDA CIVIC MOT Pass Rate
73.6% of 101,173 HONDA CIVIC MOT tests pass.
At 73.6%, The CIVIC passes slightly less often than the average across all HONDA models (77.8%).
At 73.6%, The HONDA CIVIC passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA CIVIC tested at 3–6 years pass 90.2% of the time, compared with just 64.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (27) | 27 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.2% | 7,200 | 41,615 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.2% | 20,639 | 64,093 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.3% | 25,415 | 97,140 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.8% | 47,892 | 115,842 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA CIVIC
The most common reason the HONDA CIVIC fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 76.8% | not working |
| Suspension | 44.0% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 33.8% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 7.1% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 77.6% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 79.9% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 89.4% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 78.5% pass rate
- HONDA JAZZ EX I-MMD CVT — 96.5% pass rate