Honda Civic (2007)
2007 Honda Civic
CarHunch analysed 43,214 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Civic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Honda Civic falls short of the UK average with a 75.6% first-time pass rate, and nearly half of these vehicles (47.1%) have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for buyers. Petrol models perform marginally better than diesels (76.1% vs 73.9%), though both lag the national benchmark.
At 74,000 miles median, these Civics are running relatively high mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating an average of 4.5 failures and nearly 24 advisories per test, suggesting wear and corrosion issues are widespread. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and exhaust components—the typical weak points for this generation at this mileage.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 47.1% 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 (64%) | 27,634 | 76.1% | 4.54 |
| Diesel (32%) | 13,901 | 73.9% | 4.69 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2%) | 737 | 79.9% | 3.8 |
| Electric (1%) | 533 | 82.3% | 2.62 |
| Other (1%) | 386 | 81.7% | 3.06 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 16 | 81.1% | 3.13 |
| LPG (0%) | 5 | 77.7% | 3.8 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Honda Civic vehicles fall between 59,530 and 90,321 miles.
2007 Honda Civic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18,161 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% 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 — 2007 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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64.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.3%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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60.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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