2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

15,213 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    521 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    443 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.2%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Brakes8.1%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Suspension3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%

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: position 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 2013 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2013 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,213 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).