Is the Honda Civic ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 297,276 MOT tests, around 63% of Honda Civics still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 16% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 76% petrol, 23% diesel. Petrol Civics are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Civics are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 63%
- Likely charged
- 16%
- Depends on the car
- 21%
- MOT tests analysed
- 297,276
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Civic ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Civics of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant194 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4,657 tested | Likely compliant1,072 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant10,541 tested | Likely compliant2,292 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant10,979 tested | Likely compliant2,720 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant12,788 tested | Likely compliant1,934 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,490 tested | Likely compliant6,731 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant7,946 tested | Check exact car7,131 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant7,137 tested | Check exact car7,355 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant7,960 tested | Likely charged7,529 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant9,151 tested | Likely charged4,203 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant11,097 tested | Likely charged344 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant13,387 tested | Likely charged3,938 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant14,929 tested | Likely charged5,225 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant16,653 tested | Likely charged5,987 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant18,569 tested | Likely charged6,808 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant13,486 tested | Likely charged4,083 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard13,957 tested | Likely charged616 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard11,975 tested | Likely charged295 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard8,860 tested | Likely charged184 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard7,869 tested | Likely charged56 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard5,496 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged2,108 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,762 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged1,278 tested | – |
| 1997 | Likely charged1,046 tested | – |
| 1996 | Likely charged709 tested | – |
| 1995 | Likely charged455 tested | – |
| 1994 | Likely charged258 tested | – |
| 1993 | Likely charged218 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged203 tested | – |
| 1991 | Likely charged234 tested | – |
| 1990 | Likely charged126 tested | – |
| 1989 | Likely charged81 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Civic
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (76% of Civics tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (23% of Civics tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Civics from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (21% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Honda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Civics fare at the MOT too: see the Honda Civic MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda Civic for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda Civics in this data were first registered between 1989 and 2021. 2007 was the most common year, with 26,467 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
Civics from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 71% of the time, at an average of 80,171 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 102,275 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Civics likely to comply are from 2006. 13,486 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 55% of the time and averaged 121,856 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Civics likely to comply are from 2016. 6,731 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 54,890 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Civic's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.4% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (3.7%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 67% of Civics passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 87,490 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 297,276 first MOT tests of the Honda Civic carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 297,276 MOT tests say about the Honda Civic and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda Civic ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 63% of Civics on the road are likely compliant and 16% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Civic years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Civics first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Civic ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Civics from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Civic is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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