Honda Civic
Registered from 1990 to 2024.
About this model
The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.
From the Wikipedia article Honda Civic, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2007 1.8 petrol. 4,464 of 16,633 tests failed, 27%.
Better than 47% of 2007 cars. The typical one fails 27%, across 935 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 56% | 2,502 |
| Suspension | 52% | 2,318 |
| Brakes | 29% | 1,302 |
| Tyres and wheels | 23% | 1,026 |
| Visibility | 13% | 595 |
| Body and structure | 11% | 487 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 52% of its failures
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Brakes — 29% of its failures
- Tyres and wheels — 23% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Lights and electrics — 56% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 13% of its failures
- Body and structure — 11% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 31% of its inspections, against the 29% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 14% | 16% | 221 | |
| 40–60k miles | 17% | 21% | 772 | |
| 60–80k miles | 23% | 24% | 1,846 | |
| 80–100k miles | 26% | 27% | 3,305 | |
| 100–120k miles | 28% | 29% | 4,084 | |
| 120–140k miles | 29% | 30% | 3,276 | |
| 140–160k miles | 28% | 30% | 1,866 | |
| 160–180k miles | 30% | 30% | 739 | |
| 180–200k miles | 28% | 30% | 300 | |
| 200k+ miles | 31% | 29% | 162 |
16,571 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 100k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.0 petrol · 125 hp · 1354 kg · 2697 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.0 petrol · 1359 kg · 2697 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 1355 kg · 2697 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.0 petrol · 1355 kg · 2697 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.0 petrol · 147 hp · 1354 kg · 2586 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 diesel · 118 hp · 1428 kg · 2595 mm wheelbase · 3.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 118 hp · 1431 kg · 2595 mm wheelbase · 3.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 118 hp · 1416 kg · 2595 mm wheelbase · 3.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 118 hp · 1433 kg · 2595 mm wheelbase · 3.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.8 petrol · 139 hp · 1346 kg · 2602 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1259 kg · 2458 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.8 petrol · 1288 kg · 2620 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0022/16
Owing to excess internal pressure, inflation of the driver airbag can cause the inflator to split and release metal fragments which can cause injury to the vehicle passengers.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00544/20
The airbag inflators may be defective and may create excessive internal pressure in the event of activation.As a result, the metal inflator casing may rupture, causing metal fragments to be propelled through the airbag and into the passenger compartment, injuring the vehicle occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0063/19
A defect in the gas generator of the front-seat passenger airbag leads to uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated. This can cause the occupants of the vehicle to be injured.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00656/22
The drive shafts installed in the vehicles concerned were coated with a lubricant which accelerates the wearing of the protective layer covering them, making them more susceptible to damage caused by road debris. Furthermore, grit containing de-icing agents used to maintain the roads could accumulate in damaged parts of the drive shafts, increasing corrosion and the risk of breaking at high torque.Both situations increase the risk of accident/injury for passengers and other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01030/23
The driver's seat frame may break due to continuous external stress. In the event of an accident, this can prevent the driver restraint system from functioning, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01048/20
Due to inappropriate molding conditions, the density of the resin for the low-pressure fuel pump impeller is reduced, causing it to swell and deform by the fuel. Consequently, the impeller interferes with the pump cover and makes the fuel pump inoperative.As a result the engine may stall, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01678/23
The brake master cylinder may detach, affecting the braking performance and creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01906/24
The fuel pump impeller's defective molding can cause the impeller to have low density, which can lead to cracking. This can result in the impeller absorbing too much fuel, deforming, and potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. This failure can lead to the engine stalling while driving or failing to start, creating a risk of accidents and injuries to vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
9 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.