2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

12,489 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    466 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    420 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    79 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Steering0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2019 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,489 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Honda Civic?

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

Is the 2019 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).