2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

21,275 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,275 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    1,243 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    865 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.0%
  2. Suspension25.7%
  3. Brakes19.2%
  4. Tyres9.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Steering3.2%

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 weakened13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.9%

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 2007 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2007 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,275 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).