2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

14,268 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    509 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    395 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    192 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.5%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%

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 2014 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2014 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,268 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).