2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,582 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,582 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.1%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Suspension13.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  5. Body & chassis11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Tyres5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2000 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2000 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,582 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).