MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Honda : Civic
Honda Civic
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1975 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1976 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1978 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1981 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1982 | 5 | 40% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1983 | 7 | 85.71% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1984 | 5 | 60% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1985 | 8 | 75% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1986 | 15 | 66.67% | Binding brake. |
| 1987 | 20 | 70% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1988 | 27 | 81.48% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 1989 | 73 | 73.97% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1990 | 119 | 72.27% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1991 | 215 | 72.09% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1992 | 185 | 76.22% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1993 | 204 | 71.08% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1994 | 250 | 66.8% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1995 | 405 | 66.17% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1996 | 652 | 61.81% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1997 | 972 | 56.28% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 1998 | 1,188 | 57.66% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1999 | 1,602 | 61.92% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2000 | 1,947 | 60.2% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2001 | 5,174 | 53.69% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2002 | 7,397 | 53.62% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2003 | 8,501 | 53.49% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2004 | 11,459 | 55.27% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2005 | 13,746 | 55.78% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2006 | 16,670 | 54.16% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 25,123 | 54.83% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2008 | 22,444 | 55.23% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2009 | 19,887 | 56.21% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2010 | 17,136 | 57.53% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 11,284 | 59.33% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2012 | 13,211 | 73.39% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 15,358 | 75.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2014 | 14,404 | 78.61% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2015 | 15,072 | 82.24% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2016 | 16,186 | 84.54% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2017 | 14,640 | 85.29% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2018 | 13,666 | 85.58% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2019 | 12,799 | 89.19% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2020 | 5,745 | 91.85% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2021 | 525 | 90.48% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2022 | 4 | 75% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2023 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 288,337
Average Honda Civic pass rate: 67%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 17% |
| 2 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 3 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 7 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 8 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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