Honda Civic (2013)
2013 Honda Civic
CarHunch analysed 16,365 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Civic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Honda Civic passes MOT at 84.7%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a positive sign for reliability — but the 37.4% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is a meaningful concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol versions pull ahead of diesels (86.3% pass rate versus 83.2%), suggesting the petrol engine is the more robust choice in this generation.
At a median mileage of 50,413 miles for a 2013, these cars have been driven conservatively, yet they're still averaging 1.91 failures per test — pointing to wear-related issues rather than manufacturing defects. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on suspension, brakes, and exhaust components, which drive most of the failures; a full service history and a thorough check for any past dangerous defect records will tell you whether the individual car you're looking at bucked the trend.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 37.4% 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 (50%) | 8,209 | 86.3% | 1.73 |
| Diesel (50%) | 8,150 | 83.2% | 2.09 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 88.9% | 0.33 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 81.3% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Honda Civic vehicles fall between 37,603 and 64,521 miles.
2013 Honda Civic — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,656 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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48.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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48.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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