2021 Honda Civic · 1,253 MOT tests
2021 Honda Civic reliability
2021 Honda Civics fail 8.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Civic years (1,253 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 8.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,123
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,253
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Brakes1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.12%
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 0.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.48%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.4%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.24%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.68%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.2%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.2%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Honda Civic reliable?
2021 Honda Civics fail 8.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Civic years (1,253 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.12% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Honda Civic shows 23,123 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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