HONDA CIVIC MOT pass rate
75.1% of 411,777 HONDA CIVIC MOT tests pass.
At 75.1%, The CIVIC passes slightly less often than the average across all HONDA models (79.4%).
At 75.1%, The HONDA CIVIC passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA CIVIC tested at 0–3 years pass 91.5% of the time, compared with just 65.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.5% | 247 | 22,699 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 44,888 | 39,217 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.2% | 87,777 | 62,500 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.5% | 101,410 | 96,093 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.4% | 177,455 | 114,461 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 75.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 75.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 42.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 34.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 21.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 6.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
- HONDA FIT — 92.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA CIVIC?
- 75.1% of HONDA CIVIC MOT tests pass, based on 411,777 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA CIVIC?
- The most common reason the HONDA CIVIC fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 75.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA CIVIC's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.