2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

10,636 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.2%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,636 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.4%
  4. Side repeaters: not working3.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    351 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    428 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.1%
  2. Suspension17.3%
  3. Brakes10.1%
  4. Tyres6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.5%

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 2011 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2011 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,636 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Civic?

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

Is the 2011 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).