2020 Honda Civic · 9,231 MOT tests
2020 Honda Civic reliability
2020 Honda Civics fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Civic years (9,231 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 9.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,000
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,231
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Brakes2%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.51%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.45%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.37%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.63%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.45%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.01%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Honda Civic reliable?
2020 Honda Civics fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Civic years (9,231 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.28% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Honda Civic shows 26,000 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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