2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

13,373 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,373 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    499 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    568 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    134 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  3. Brakes4.8%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Steering1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2018 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,373 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).