2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

14,386 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,386 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    525 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    418 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    178 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Steering1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2017 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,386 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).