2018 Honda Civic · 50,394 MOT tests
2018 Honda Civic reliability
2018 Honda Civics fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Civic years (50,394 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 36,615
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,394
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.6% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Tyres4.6%
- Brakes2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Steering0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.04%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.87%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.64%
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 (11.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.25%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.86%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.75%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Honda Civic reliable?
2018 Honda Civics fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Civic years (50,394 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.73% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Honda Civic shows 36,615 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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