Used car guide

2018 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 86% pass first time (all 2018 cars: 83%) Nothing stands out above the usual rate 32,244 MOTsSee the petrol guide › Diesel 82% pass first time (all 2018 cars: 83%) Stands out: brake pads 1.6×, track rod ends 2× 8,004 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›

Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.

Known faults on every 2018 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.

  • Fuel pump recall (built Jan 2018 to Mar 2019)

    Built Jan 2018 to Mar 2019

    Faulty fuel pumps on cars built January 2018 to March 2019 could cut the engine out while driving. There were also recalls for emissions software (built to March 2018) and side airbags.

    At the viewing: Ask a Honda dealer to confirm the recalls were done.

    Source: Auto Express: used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) buyer’s guide

  • Apple CarPlay and touchscreen problems

    All engines

    Some owners report CarPlay not working properly, and the touchscreen can be unresponsive.

    At the viewing: Connect your phone and try the screen.

    Source: Auto Express: used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) buyer’s guide

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Other years

Every year of the Honda Civic compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023106Tyres 9%
20221,423Tyres 18%
20219,722Tyres 22%
202016,717Tyres 23%
201937,647Tyres 26%
201743,390Tyres 28%
201648,160Tyres 29%
201544,652Tyres 29%
201442,908Tyres 30%
201345,597Tyres 30%
201239,112Tyres 30%
201133,295Suspension 37%
201050,086Suspension 44%
200957,140Suspension 48%
200863,059Suspension 50%
200768,363Suspension 53%
200643,999Suspension 55%
200538,412Suspension 50%
200432,054Suspension 52%
200323,129Suspension 54%
200220,098Suspension 53%
200113,821Suspension 55%
20005,245Suspension 47%
19994,379Suspension 45%
19983,251Suspension 46%
19972,753Suspension 46%
19961,821Suspension 45%
19951,143Suspension 38%
1994735Suspension 33%
1993601Suspension 32%
1992569Suspension 33%
1991687Suspension 32%
1990364Suspension 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