2017 Honda Civic · 52,752 MOT tests
2017 Honda Civic reliability
2017 Honda Civics fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Civic years (52,752 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 41,798
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,752
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.9% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes3.2%
- Steering0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.95%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.86%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.7%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.39%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.92%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.79%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Honda Civic reliable?
2017 Honda Civics fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Civic years (52,752 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.01% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Honda Civic shows 41,798 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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