2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

17,813 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,813 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    734 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    624 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.8%
  2. Suspension23.0%
  3. Brakes15.1%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.7%

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 2009 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2009 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,813 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Honda Civic?

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

Is the 2009 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).