Honda Civic: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 9.0% of Honda Civic MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1998, 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6,631 | 9.3% |
| 1998 | 8,103 | 9.3% |
| 1999 | 11,156 | 9.1% |
| 2003 | 59,977 | 16.0% |
| 2012 | 77,947 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 82,192 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 84,612 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 90,148 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 55,626 | 0.2% |
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.