MOT reliability
Honda Civic type-s
204 vehicles · 941 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 204 Honda Civic type-s vehicles and 941 completed MOT tests, the Honda Civic type-s has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,105 miles.
204
Vehicles
941
MOT tests
6,870
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Civic type-s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Civic type-s MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other29%
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Lamps & electrical26%
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Brakes17%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
Honda Civic type-s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Other (106), Petrol (96), Diesel (2)
Most common Honda Civic type-s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Civic type-s MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Front Number plate slightly damaged (2 times)
- Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge do not ignore (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge do not ignore (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Honda Civic type-s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 130,132 |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 111,983 |
Honda Civic type-s reliability FAQ
Across 204 Honda Civic type-s vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Civic type-s MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Honda Civic type-s in our data has covered around
130,105 miles.
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