Honda Civic: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.5% of Honda Civic MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 2003 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6,631 | 14.9% |
| 1998 | 8,103 | 14.3% |
| 1999 | 11,156 | 14.5% |
| 2003 | 59,977 | 19.3% |
| 2012 | 77,947 | 11.5% |
| 2014 | 82,192 | 8.2% |
| 2015 | 84,612 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 90,148 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 74,644 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 55,626 | 2.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.