Honda Civic (2010)
2010 Honda Civic
CarHunch analysed 19,983 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Civic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Civic's 76.3% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by 3.7 percentage points, and nearly half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for prospective buyers. Both petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly (76.6% and 75.1% pass rates respectively), so fuel type won't help you dodge reliability issues.
At 64,370 miles median, these Civics are relatively well-used for their age, yet they're averaging over four failures and twenty advisories per test, pointing to wear-and-tear problems rather than fundamental design flaws. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension components, exhaust systems, and brake condition—the high advisory count suggests these are where owners typically find problems.
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 2010 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.
- ⚠️ 46.1% 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 (74%) | 14,822 | 76.6% | 4.05 |
| Diesel (24%) | 4,865 | 75.1% | 4.08 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 161 | 81.5% | 3.14 |
| Electric (0%) | 64 | 84.4% | 2.44 |
| Other (0%) | 64 | 81% | 3.16 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 75.4% | 4.5 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 3 | 95.6% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Honda Civic vehicles fall between 49,710 and 79,583 miles.
2010 Honda Civic — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,266 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the 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 — 2010 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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54.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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