2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

15,720 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,720 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    768 marked dangerous
  6. Side repeaters: not working3.3%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    531 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.8%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Brakes12.0%
  4. Tyres8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%

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 2010 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2010 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,720 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).