2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

13,352 MOT tests in 2024. 54.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.0%
Failed or needed repairs46.0%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,352 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    750 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    582 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.0%
  2. Suspension26.4%
  3. Brakes19.4%
  4. Tyres9.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Body & chassis6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2006 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 54.0% of 2006 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,352 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).