2019 Honda Civic · 37,915 MOT tests
2019 Honda Civic reliability
2019 Honda Civics fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 25 Civic years (37,915 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 11.2%
- 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 4
- 31,311
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,915
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.1% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes2.5%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.91%
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 1.55%
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 1.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.76%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.66%
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 0.4%
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 (10.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.89%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.59%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Honda Civic reliable?
2019 Honda Civics fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 25 Civic years (37,915 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.91% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.55% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Honda Civic shows 31,311 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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