2011 Honda Civic: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2011 Honda Civic
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Handbrake ratchet recall
There was a recall for a handbrake ratchet that could be faulty.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recall was done, and check the handbrake holds firmly.
- All engines
Squealing brakes and quick-wearing rear pads
The brakes can squeal and the rear pads wear quickly, especially with cheap replacement pads.
At the viewing: Look at the rear pads and check the handbrake doesn’t pull up too far.
- All engines
Misty light units
Front and rear light units can mist up in damp weather because of poor seals and breathers.
At the viewing: Look for condensation inside the headlights and rear lights.
Source: Parkers: Honda Civic (2006-2011) used review, What Car?: Honda Civic (2006-2012) reliability
- All engines
Soft paint and interior rattles
The paint chips easily, and squeaks, rattles and worn seat bolsters are common.
At the viewing: Look over the paint for chips and listen for rattles on rough roads.
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Other years
Every year of the Honda Civic compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 106 | Tyres 9% |
| 2022 | 1,423 | Tyres 18% |
| 2021 | 9,722 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 16,717 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 37,647 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 40,248 | Tyres 27% |
| 2017 | 43,390 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 48,160 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 44,652 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 42,908 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 45,597 | Tyres 30% |
| 2012 | 39,112 | Tyres 30% |
| 2010 | 50,086 | Suspension 44% |
| 2009 | 57,140 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 63,059 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 68,363 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 43,999 | Suspension 55% |
| 2005 | 38,412 | Suspension 50% |
| 2004 | 32,054 | Suspension 52% |
| 2003 | 23,129 | Suspension 54% |
| 2002 | 20,098 | Suspension 53% |
| 2001 | 13,821 | Suspension 55% |
| 2000 | 5,245 | Suspension 47% |
| 1999 | 4,379 | Suspension 45% |
| 1998 | 3,251 | Suspension 46% |
| 1997 | 2,753 | Suspension 46% |
| 1996 | 1,821 | Suspension 45% |
| 1995 | 1,143 | Suspension 38% |
| 1994 | 735 | Suspension 33% |
| 1993 | 601 | Suspension 32% |
| 1992 | 569 | Suspension 33% |
| 1991 | 687 | Suspension 32% |
| 1990 | 364 | Suspension 30% |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |
| 1988 | – | Too few tests |
| 1987 | – | Too few tests |
| 1986 | – | Too few tests |
| 1985 | – | Too few tests |
| 1984 | – | Too few tests |
| 1983 | – | Too few tests |
| 1982 | – | Too few tests |
| 1979 | – | Too few tests |
| 1978 | – | Too few tests |
| 1977 | – | Too few tests |
| 1976 | – | Too few tests |
| 1975 | – | Too few tests |