2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

6,520 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,520 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    299 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.0%
  2. Suspension26.4%
  3. Brakes20.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Body & chassis7.3%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2002 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,520 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).