Honda Civic reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 411,420 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 411,420 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 57% of Honda Civic cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Civic tends to fail
Share of Honda Civic cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Honda Civic reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Honda Civic is more demanding than average for its age: 57% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda Civic?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Honda Civic in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 78%; and 13 years and older, 57%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Honda Civic MOT?
For Honda Civic cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (17.6% of tests vs 12.5% fleet).