Honda Civic (2006)
2006 Honda Civic
CarHunch analysed 36,348 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Civic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda Civic's 75% first-time pass rate sits 5 points below the UK average, which is a meaningful reliability gap—and nearly half of these cars (45.3%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, making this a serious buyer concern. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (75.4% and 73.9% respectively), so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 77,000 miles median, these 18-year-old cars are running close to expected mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up 4.7 failures and 24.4 advisories on average—a sign that wear and corrosion are catching up with them. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on rust and brake/suspension issues, which typically dominate the failure list for this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Civic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 23,920 | 75.4% | 4.78 |
| Diesel (33%) | 12,080 | 73.9% | 4.62 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 142 | 78.7% | 4.09 |
| Electric (0%) | 120 | 80.5% | 3.18 |
| Other (0%) | 78 | 80.1% | 3.17 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 81.5% | 4.25 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 3 | 80.3% | 3.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Civic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Honda Civic vehicles fall between 61,421 and 93,521 miles.
2006 Honda Civic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11,117 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Honda Civic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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80.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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77.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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