2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

4,502 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,502 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.4%
  2. Suspension28.1%
  3. Brakes20.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Body & chassis8.4%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.8%

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: stop 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 2001 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2001 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,502 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Honda Civic?

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

Is the 2001 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).